2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RF07 XAX
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 197,236 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,236 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF07 XAX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2021
- 197,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF07 XAX 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 2007 BMW 118 (RF07 XAX) between May 2010 and November 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RF07 XAX Mileage History
- 18/05/201072,116 mi
- 31/05/201174,710 mi+2,594 mi
- 23/05/201277,066 mi+2,356 mi
- 03/06/201379,602 mi+2,536 mi
- 02/06/201481,899 mi+2,297 mi
- 01/06/201584,552 mi+2,653 mi
- 31/05/201689,656 mi+5,104 mi
- 02/06/2017113,909 mi+24,253 mi
- 02/06/2017113,909 mi
- 25/05/2018135,197 mi+21,288 mi
- 01/07/2019157,952 mi+22,755 mi
- 01/07/2019157,952 mi
- 16/11/2020182,504 mi+24,552 mi
- 01/12/2020182,524 mi+20 mi
- 16/11/2021197,236 mi+14,712 mi
- 16/11/2021197,236 mi
Average of roughly 10,880 miles per year across 16 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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