2007 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YA56 GXW
2007 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 2007. Recorded mileage 172,012 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,012 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.
YA56 GXW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2024
- 172,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YA56 GXW Mileage History
- 02/02/2022155,129 mi
- 03/02/2022155,129 mi
- 15/04/2023163,924 mi+8,795 mi
- 17/04/2023163,924 mi
- 26/06/2024172,012 mi+8,088 mi
Average of roughly 7,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA56 GXW 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 2007 BMW 118 (YA56 GXW) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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