2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · HT08 GDV
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 95,418 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,418 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 GDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2025
- 95,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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HT08 GDV Mileage History
- 28/07/202286,237 mi
- 29/07/202390,991 mi+4,754 mi
- 04/08/202493,635 mi+2,644 mi
- 27/07/202595,418 mi+1,783 mi
Average of roughly 3,063 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HT08 GDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (HT08 GDV) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
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