2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RY07 KRV
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 159,303 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,303 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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RY07 KRV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 159,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY07 KRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (RY07 KRV) between June 2010 and January 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
RY07 KRV Mileage History
- 16/06/201034,176 mi
- 16/06/201034,176 mi
- 08/02/201137,695 mi+3,519 mi
- 27/02/201246,013 mi+8,318 mi
- 01/03/201362,089 mi+16,076 mi
- 20/01/201474,082 mi+11,993 mi
- 01/04/201524,291 mi-49,791 mi
- 23/06/201589,237 mi+64,946 mi
- 24/06/201589,237 mi
- 22/06/2016104,003 mi+14,766 mi
- 20/07/2017112,591 mi+8,588 mi
- 21/07/2017112,603 mi+12 mi
- 23/07/2018124,141 mi+11,538 mi
- 24/07/2018124,143 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/2019130,265 mi+6,122 mi
- 22/07/2019130,265 mi
- 26/01/2021140,148 mi+9,883 mi
- 24/01/2022148,088 mi+7,940 mi
- 25/01/2023154,786 mi+6,698 mi
- 25/01/2024159,303 mi+4,517 mi
Average of roughly 9,193 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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