2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YF59 BOV
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30/12/2009. Recorded mileage 148,468 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,468 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
YF59 BOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 148,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YF59 BOV Mileage History
- 04/03/2025149,690 mi
- 03/03/2026148,231 mi-1,459 mi
- 13/04/2026148,429 mi+198 mi
- 06/05/2026148,464 mi+35 mi
- 21/05/2026148,468 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -1,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YF59 BOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (YF59 BOV) between March 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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