2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · KA13 TYL
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 152,253 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,253 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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KA13 TYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
- 152,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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KA13 TYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 118 (KA13 TYL) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
KA13 TYL Mileage History
- 18/01/2022118,164 mi
- 25/01/2023131,338 mi+13,174 mi
- 12/03/2024142,371 mi+11,033 mi
- 04/04/2025152,253 mi+9,882 mi
Average of roughly 10,624 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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