2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · KJ57 EOV
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 144,879 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,879 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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KJ57 EOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 144,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ57 EOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (KJ57 EOV) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
KJ57 EOV Mileage History
- 24/08/2022134,068 mi
- 26/08/2022134,075 mi+7 mi
- 21/08/2023144,879 mi+10,804 mi
Average of roughly 10,907 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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