2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · TM03 BEN
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 69,283 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,283 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.
TM03 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2024
- 69,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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TM03 BEN Mileage History
- 08/11/202142,578 mi
- 28/10/202256,491 mi+13,913 mi
- 28/10/202256,492 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/202364,503 mi+8,011 mi
- 05/11/202469,283 mi+4,780 mi
Average of roughly 8,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TM03 BEN 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 2013 BMW 118 (TM03 BEN) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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