2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FY07 HLR
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 229,408 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 229,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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FY07 HLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 229,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY07 HLR 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 2007 BMW 118 (FY07 HLR) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FY07 HLR Mileage History
- 14/05/2022213,205 mi
- 19/05/2022213,237 mi+32 mi
- 03/05/2023221,108 mi+7,871 mi
- 14/05/2024225,356 mi+4,248 mi
- 19/05/2025229,408 mi+4,052 mi
Average of roughly 5,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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