2010 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RO60 KVC
2010 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 171,924 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,924 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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RO60 KVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 171,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO60 KVC 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 2010 BMW 118 (RO60 KVC) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
RO60 KVC Mileage History
- 30/10/2021135,220 mi
- 19/05/2022143,418 mi+8,198 mi
- 05/06/2023156,912 mi+13,494 mi
- 07/06/2023156,912 mi
- 30/07/2024171,924 mi+15,012 mi
Average of roughly 13,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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