2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · HT08 ADZ
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 134,461 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Jun 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,461 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.
HT08 ADZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2022
- 134,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HT08 ADZ Mileage History
- 10/01/2022134,207 mi
- 17/01/2022134,408 mi+201 mi
- 19/01/2022134,461 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 10,070 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HT08 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (HT08 ADZ) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2022 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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