2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · CE03 LUX
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 99,328 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,328 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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CE03 LUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 99,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE03 LUX 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 (CE03 LUX) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
CE03 LUX Mileage History
- 06/10/202170,598 mi
- 18/10/202276,368 mi+5,770 mi
- 12/10/202386,775 mi+10,407 mi
- 12/10/202386,775 mi
- 12/10/202499,328 mi+12,553 mi
Average of roughly 9,522 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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