2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AU08 UCL
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 146,348 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,348 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.
AU08 UCL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 146,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU08 UCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (AU08 UCL) between February 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))”; “Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with hazard/indicator lamps (4.2.3 (c))”.
AU08 UCL Mileage History
- 28/02/201139,466 mi
- 29/02/201252,949 mi+13,483 mi
- 26/02/201365,086 mi+12,137 mi
- 27/01/201474,004 mi+8,918 mi
- 09/02/201579,005 mi+5,001 mi
- 08/02/201685,476 mi+6,471 mi
- 07/02/201798,273 mi+12,797 mi
- 10/02/201798,363 mi+90 mi
- 12/03/2018112,126 mi+13,763 mi
- 12/03/2018112,126 mi
- 07/03/2019112,249 mi+123 mi
- 22/05/2020112,656 mi+407 mi
- 22/05/2020112,656 mi
- 24/05/2021122,012 mi+9,356 mi
- 24/05/2021122,012 mi
- 01/09/2021124,776 mi+2,764 mi
- 31/08/2022132,270 mi+7,494 mi
- 01/09/2022132,274 mi+4 mi
- 24/03/2023137,181 mi+4,907 mi
- 24/03/2023137,181 mi
- 06/04/2024139,104 mi+1,923 mi
- 06/04/2024139,104 mi
- 28/03/2025141,498 mi+2,394 mi
- 27/03/2026146,348 mi+4,850 mi
Average of roughly 7,090 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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