2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AK53 CAL
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 123,102 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AK53 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 123,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AK53 CAL Mileage History
- 26/04/202289,647 mi
- 16/02/202393,051 mi+3,404 mi
- 02/02/2024107,090 mi+14,039 mi
- 08/03/2025123,102 mi+16,012 mi
- 08/03/2025123,102 mi
Average of roughly 11,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AK53 CAL 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 2008 BMW 118 (AK53 CAL) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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