2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · HT08 LHA
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 131,534 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,534 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 LHA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 131,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HT08 LHA Mileage History
- 19/07/201125,130 mi
- 10/04/201229,842 mi+4,712 mi
- 19/03/201336,062 mi+6,220 mi
- 05/03/201442,511 mi+6,449 mi
- 26/02/201549,756 mi+7,245 mi
- 24/02/201657,665 mi+7,909 mi
- 01/03/201768,216 mi+10,551 mi
- 24/04/201896,179 mi+27,963 mi
- 26/04/201896,199 mi+20 mi
- 01/04/2019101,234 mi+5,035 mi
- 02/04/2019101,234 mi
- 30/03/2020105,562 mi+4,328 mi
- 30/03/2020105,562 mi
- 31/03/2021108,530 mi+2,968 mi
- 31/03/2021108,530 mi
- 01/10/2021109,562 mi+1,032 mi
- 22/09/2022120,060 mi+10,498 mi
- 25/09/2023123,058 mi+2,998 mi
- 25/09/2023123,058 mi
- 04/10/2024125,297 mi+2,239 mi
- 25/09/2025127,942 mi+2,645 mi
- 02/10/2026131,534 mi+3,592 mi
Average of roughly 6,998 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
HT08 LHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (HT08 LHA) between July 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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