2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · K88 LAB
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 90,402 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,402 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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K88 LAB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 90,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 LAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 118 (K88 LAB) between June 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
K88 LAB Mileage History
- 27/06/201622,711 mi
- 26/06/201731,653 mi+8,942 mi
- 25/06/201840,421 mi+8,768 mi
- 26/06/201948,830 mi+8,409 mi
- 26/06/201948,830 mi
- 07/07/202055,492 mi+6,662 mi
- 07/07/202055,492 mi
- 26/11/202058,557 mi+3,065 mi
- 26/11/202058,557 mi
- 07/01/202158,572 mi+15 mi
- 06/01/202264,495 mi+5,923 mi
- 05/01/202368,805 mi+4,310 mi
- 06/01/202476,402 mi+7,597 mi
- 27/12/202482,725 mi+6,323 mi
- 05/01/202690,402 mi+7,677 mi
Average of roughly 7,107 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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