2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YH59 YVL
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 85,718 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,718 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.
YH59 YVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2024
- 85,718 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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YH59 YVL Mileage History
- 30/12/202173,686 mi
- 20/01/202379,429 mi+5,743 mi
- 20/01/202379,429 mi
- 22/01/202485,718 mi+6,289 mi
- 24/01/202485,718 mi
Average of roughly 5,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH59 YVL 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 (YH59 YVL) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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