2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · HA54 NCB
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 158,533 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,533 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.
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HA54 NCB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 158,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HA54 NCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (HA54 NCB) between December 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
HA54 NCB Mileage History
- 14/12/201130,195 mi
- 17/10/201237,272 mi+7,077 mi
- 12/09/201342,799 mi+5,527 mi
- 13/09/201452,103 mi+9,304 mi
- 03/10/201559,158 mi+7,055 mi
- 04/10/201674,480 mi+15,322 mi
- 04/10/201674,481 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/201787,080 mi+12,599 mi
- 30/09/201787,080 mi
- 20/10/201895,064 mi+7,984 mi
- 14/10/2019104,017 mi+8,953 mi
- 04/03/2020108,154 mi+4,137 mi
- 27/03/2021112,232 mi+4,078 mi
- 29/03/2021112,236 mi+4 mi
- 31/03/2022129,382 mi+17,146 mi
- 31/03/2022129,382 mi
- 23/03/2023136,229 mi+6,847 mi
- 24/03/2023136,270 mi+41 mi
- 22/03/2024144,829 mi+8,559 mi
- 21/03/2025150,933 mi+6,104 mi
- 28/03/2026158,533 mi+7,600 mi
Average of roughly 8,983 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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