2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA07 JJX
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 163,545 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,545 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.
YA07 JJX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 163,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA07 JJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 118 (YA07 JJX) between March 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 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 (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
YA07 JJX Mileage History
- 13/03/201011,452 mi
- 02/03/201129,205 mi+17,753 mi
- 03/03/201129,205 mi
- 02/03/201247,720 mi+18,515 mi
- 31/08/201249,642 mi+1,922 mi
- 17/08/201354,762 mi+5,120 mi
- 30/08/201461,339 mi+6,577 mi
- 27/08/201567,198 mi+5,859 mi
- 10/03/201672,179 mi+4,981 mi
- 06/03/201785,419 mi+13,240 mi
- 14/03/201896,548 mi+11,129 mi
- 16/11/2018104,547 mi+7,999 mi
- 09/11/2019115,371 mi+10,824 mi
- 09/11/2019115,371 mi
- 27/10/2020122,906 mi+7,535 mi
- 26/10/2021131,603 mi+8,697 mi
- 24/10/2022139,659 mi+8,056 mi
- 14/11/2023148,779 mi+9,120 mi
- 07/11/2024156,894 mi+8,115 mi
- 07/11/2024156,894 mi
- 21/11/2025163,545 mi+6,651 mi
- 21/11/2025163,545 mi
Average of roughly 9,691 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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