2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FV08 XEC
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 138,612 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 XEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 138,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 XEC 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 (FV08 XEC) between February 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FV08 XEC Mileage History
- 16/02/2024113,510 mi
- 22/11/2024119,470 mi+5,960 mi
- 23/11/2024119,470 mi
- 25/09/2025138,612 mi+19,142 mi
- 25/09/2025138,612 mi
Average of roughly 15,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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