2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · CU57 OJA
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 111,270 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,270 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.
CU57 OJA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2019
- 111,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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
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CU57 OJA Mileage History
- 11/09/201040,881 mi
- 14/09/201146,490 mi+5,609 mi
- 25/09/201254,914 mi+8,424 mi
- 09/09/201362,936 mi+8,022 mi
- 15/09/201471,897 mi+8,961 mi
- 12/01/201680,551 mi+8,654 mi
- 12/01/201680,551 mi
- 12/01/201680,551 mi
- 04/04/201789,000 mi+8,449 mi
- 05/04/201789,001 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2018101,060 mi+12,059 mi
- 04/04/2018101,060 mi
- 03/04/2019111,270 mi+10,210 mi
- 03/04/2019111,270 mi
Average of roughly 8,224 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
CU57 OJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (CU57 OJA) between September 2010 and April 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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