2013 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SM13 YXG
2013 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 102,583 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,583 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.
SM13 YXG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 102,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM13 YXG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 118 (SM13 YXG) between July 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SM13 YXG Mileage History
- 27/07/201632,696 mi
- 18/07/201739,562 mi+6,866 mi
- 04/04/201844,086 mi+4,524 mi
- 06/03/201971,448 mi+27,362 mi
- 01/07/202187,966 mi+16,518 mi
- 28/06/202291,035 mi+3,069 mi
- 29/06/202394,734 mi+3,699 mi
- 25/06/202497,784 mi+3,050 mi
- 26/06/202497,785 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/2025100,474 mi+2,689 mi
- 30/06/2026102,583 mi+2,109 mi
- 30/06/2026102,583 mi
Average of roughly 7,042 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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