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2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · MA58 XLX

MA58 XLX

2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2008. Recorded mileage 128,339 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 118
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 30/08/2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/01/2021)
Recorded Mileage
128,339 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/08/2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/01/2021
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc

MA58 XLX Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2019
  • 128,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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MA58 XLX Mileage History

  1. 19/04/201125,518 mi
  2. 04/04/201235,655 mi+10,137 mi
  3. 18/05/201348,375 mi+12,720 mi
  4. 10/05/201457,572 mi+9,197 mi
  5. 10/05/201457,572 mi
  6. 18/05/201574,754 mi+17,182 mi
  7. 05/05/201685,720 mi+10,966 mi
  8. 29/04/201792,745 mi+7,025 mi
  9. 29/05/2018109,776 mi+17,031 mi
  10. 02/06/2018109,781 mi+5 mi
  11. 31/08/2019128,339 mi+18,558 mi

Average of roughly 12,289 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

MA58 XLX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 02:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (MA58 XLX) between April 2011 and August 2019.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 August 2019 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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