2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RE59 YFK
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 108,175 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
RE59 YFK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 108,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 YFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (RE59 YFK) between November 2012 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
RE59 YFK Mileage History
- 21/11/201231,408 mi
- 23/10/201340,843 mi+9,435 mi
- 23/10/201340,843 mi
- 27/10/201451,651 mi+10,808 mi
- 26/10/201758,629 mi+6,978 mi
- 26/10/201758,630 mi+1 mi
- 28/11/201868,394 mi+9,764 mi
- 03/12/201972,818 mi+4,424 mi
- 11/12/202075,353 mi+2,535 mi
- 23/12/202184,548 mi+9,195 mi
- 23/12/202184,548 mi
- 03/02/202393,334 mi+8,786 mi
- 07/02/202393,336 mi+2 mi
- 16/02/202393,341 mi+5 mi
- 17/02/202393,344 mi+3 mi
- 04/01/2024100,533 mi+7,189 mi
- 20/12/2024106,246 mi+5,713 mi
- 15/12/2025108,171 mi+1,925 mi
- 15/12/2025108,175 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,876 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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