2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · AV58 JKX
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 150,526 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,526 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.
AV58 JKX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 150,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV58 JKX 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 2008 BMW 118 (AV58 JKX) between September 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 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), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
AV58 JKX Mileage History
- 15/09/201121,703 mi
- 16/09/201121,708 mi+5 mi
- 04/10/201226,334 mi+4,626 mi
- 02/10/201340,487 mi+14,153 mi
- 19/05/201449,197 mi+8,710 mi
- 25/05/201560,908 mi+11,711 mi
- 17/06/201674,173 mi+13,265 mi
- 27/06/201674,530 mi+357 mi
- 24/06/201786,679 mi+12,149 mi
- 30/06/201786,961 mi+282 mi
- 29/06/2018106,054 mi+19,093 mi
- 18/06/2019112,783 mi+6,729 mi
- 13/07/2020119,945 mi+7,162 mi
- 13/07/2020119,945 mi
- 20/07/2021128,822 mi+8,877 mi
- 16/07/2022137,168 mi+8,346 mi
- 16/07/2022137,168 mi
- 10/07/2023146,140 mi+8,972 mi
- 17/07/2024148,246 mi+2,106 mi
- 18/07/2024148,246 mi
- 02/07/2025150,526 mi+2,280 mi
- 02/07/2025150,526 mi
Average of roughly 9,338 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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