2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · KA07 PEN
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 80,568 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,568 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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KA07 PEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 80,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA07 PEN 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 (KA07 PEN) between March 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
KA07 PEN Mileage History
- 24/03/202274,998 mi
- 27/03/202377,229 mi+2,231 mi
- 29/07/202479,840 mi+2,611 mi
- 29/07/202479,840 mi
- 18/08/202580,568 mi+728 mi
Average of roughly 1,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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