2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YH09 LMU
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22/06/2009. Recorded mileage 139,151 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,151 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
YH09 LMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 139,151 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.
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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YH09 LMU Mileage History
- 30/06/2023131,433 mi
- 04/07/2024133,731 mi+2,298 mi
- 05/07/2024133,732 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2025139,149 mi+5,417 mi
- 16/07/2025139,151 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH09 LMU 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 (YH09 LMU) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.