2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · GU58 XAE
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/10/2008. Recorded mileage 127,902 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,902 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
GU58 XAE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 127,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GU58 XAE Mileage History
- 10/10/201121,038 mi
- 10/10/201121,038 mi
- 08/10/201222,459 mi+1,421 mi
- 01/10/201328,341 mi+5,882 mi
- 22/09/201434,203 mi+5,862 mi
- 12/10/201540,207 mi+6,004 mi
- 28/09/201645,349 mi+5,142 mi
- 10/10/201752,731 mi+7,382 mi
- 12/10/201861,494 mi+8,763 mi
- 21/10/201977,044 mi+15,550 mi
- 22/10/202089,535 mi+12,491 mi
- 18/10/202196,430 mi+6,895 mi
- 19/10/2022103,272 mi+6,842 mi
- 20/10/2022103,272 mi
- 18/10/2023110,159 mi+6,887 mi
- 25/10/2023110,252 mi+93 mi
- 11/09/2024115,297 mi+5,045 mi
- 18/11/2025127,898 mi+12,601 mi
- 22/11/2025127,902 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,569 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
GU58 XAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (GU58 XAE) between October 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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