2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · CF13 VVG
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2013. Recorded mileage 136,493 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,493 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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CF13 VVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 136,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF13 VVG 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 (CF13 VVG) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Track Rod Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Disconnected (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front Position Lamps Flicker (4.2.2 (a))”.
CF13 VVG Mileage History
- 04/04/2024123,652 mi
- 13/03/2025129,154 mi+5,502 mi
- 13/03/2025129,154 mi
- 14/04/2026136,493 mi+7,339 mi
- 14/04/2026136,493 mi
Average of roughly 6,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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