2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · ST09 OFS
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 139,844 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,844 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.
ST09 OFS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 139,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST09 OFS 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 (ST09 OFS) between April 2012 and May 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST09 OFS Mileage History
- 19/04/201236,948 mi
- 09/04/201359,504 mi+22,556 mi
- 09/04/201359,504 mi
- 02/04/201465,008 mi+5,504 mi
- 11/04/201579,878 mi+14,870 mi
- 07/04/201692,489 mi+12,611 mi
- 05/04/2017106,332 mi+13,843 mi
- 11/04/2018117,184 mi+10,852 mi
- 11/04/2019126,251 mi+9,067 mi
- 17/10/2020132,393 mi+6,142 mi
- 17/10/2020132,393 mi
- 04/05/2022132,441 mi+48 mi
- 03/05/2023133,033 mi+592 mi
- 01/05/2024135,579 mi+2,546 mi
- 29/04/2025139,842 mi+4,263 mi
- 12/05/2025139,844 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,877 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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