2010 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LA02 KEY
2010 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 73,272 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,272 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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LA02 KEY Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 73,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA02 KEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 118 (LA02 KEY) between September 2013 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LA02 KEY Mileage History
- 27/09/201327,279 mi
- 09/10/201435,572 mi+8,293 mi
- 09/10/201542,741 mi+7,169 mi
- 30/08/201649,567 mi+6,826 mi
- 30/08/201649,567 mi
- 21/08/201757,051 mi+7,484 mi
- 20/08/201864,201 mi+7,150 mi
- 19/08/201967,691 mi+3,490 mi
- 21/08/202068,334 mi+643 mi
- 01/09/202168,779 mi+445 mi
- 22/08/202269,342 mi+563 mi
- 29/08/202370,511 mi+1,169 mi
- 28/08/202471,092 mi+581 mi
- 28/08/202572,676 mi+1,584 mi
- 21/08/202673,269 mi+593 mi
- 28/08/202673,272 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,561 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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