2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · DY07 EWG
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 161,392 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,392 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.
DY07 EWG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2025
- 161,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 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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DY07 EWG Mileage History
- 18/02/201037,565 mi
- 04/04/201158,791 mi+21,226 mi
- 04/04/201158,799 mi+8 mi
- 28/03/201274,802 mi+16,003 mi
- 04/04/201392,974 mi+18,172 mi
- 24/03/2014105,912 mi+12,938 mi
- 26/03/2014105,912 mi
- 18/02/2015111,422 mi+5,510 mi
- 18/02/2016116,322 mi+4,900 mi
- 21/02/2017120,970 mi+4,648 mi
- 22/02/2018126,273 mi+5,303 mi
- 16/02/2019129,971 mi+3,698 mi
- 31/01/2020134,212 mi+4,241 mi
- 04/02/2021143,644 mi+9,432 mi
- 24/02/2022149,644 mi+6,000 mi
- 21/02/2023153,655 mi+4,011 mi
- 10/02/2024157,822 mi+4,167 mi
- 25/02/2025161,392 mi+3,570 mi
Average of roughly 8,244 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
DY07 EWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (DY07 EWG) between February 2010 and February 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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