2009 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YL09 LLM
2009 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 162,593 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,593 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.
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YL09 LLM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 162,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL09 LLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 118 (YL09 LLM) between June 2012 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
YL09 LLM Mileage History
- 18/06/201251,026 mi
- 12/06/201367,995 mi+16,969 mi
- 14/04/201479,669 mi+11,674 mi
- 27/05/201590,179 mi+10,510 mi
- 24/06/201699,504 mi+9,325 mi
- 24/01/2019107,007 mi+7,503 mi
- 04/01/2020116,565 mi+9,558 mi
- 08/01/2021124,906 mi+8,341 mi
- 07/01/2022135,075 mi+10,169 mi
- 14/01/2023145,213 mi+10,138 mi
- 11/01/2024153,699 mi+8,486 mi
- 20/01/2025162,593 mi+8,894 mi
Average of roughly 8,860 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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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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