2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RO09 AWU
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 167,839 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
RO09 AWU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2024
- 167,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO09 AWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (RO09 AWU) between March 2012 and December 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RO09 AWU Mileage History
- 26/03/201246,402 mi
- 11/04/201358,961 mi+12,559 mi
- 09/04/201468,698 mi+9,737 mi
- 08/04/201577,142 mi+8,444 mi
- 06/04/201688,035 mi+10,893 mi
- 06/04/201688,035 mi
- 07/04/201797,522 mi+9,487 mi
- 28/03/2018107,035 mi+9,513 mi
- 06/04/201843,971 mi-63,064 mi
- 11/04/2019115,464 mi+71,493 mi
- 28/09/2020132,535 mi+17,071 mi
- 30/09/2020132,535 mi
- 19/10/2021144,166 mi+11,631 mi
- 14/11/2022155,804 mi+11,638 mi
- 14/11/2023162,567 mi+6,763 mi
- 07/12/2024167,839 mi+5,272 mi
Average of roughly 9,561 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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