2009 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · MW02 AHW
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 126,526 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MW02 AHW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 126,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW02 AHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (MW02 AHW) between October 2012 and February 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
MW02 AHW Mileage History
- 05/10/201234,373 mi
- 30/11/201338,062 mi+3,689 mi
- 28/10/201452,695 mi+14,633 mi
- 29/10/201564,314 mi+11,619 mi
- 24/10/201673,479 mi+9,165 mi
- 01/03/201776,322 mi+2,843 mi
- 05/02/201884,473 mi+8,151 mi
- 06/02/201884,473 mi
- 04/02/201990,858 mi+6,385 mi
- 04/02/201990,858 mi
- 05/02/2020103,813 mi+12,955 mi
- 20/02/2021108,436 mi+4,623 mi
- 18/02/2022115,211 mi+6,775 mi
- 20/02/2023119,851 mi+4,640 mi
- 05/02/2024126,526 mi+6,675 mi
Average of roughly 8,131 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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