2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LA08 SYS
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 133,763 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LA08 SYS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2022
- 133,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA08 SYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (LA08 SYS) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LA08 SYS Mileage History
- 15/08/2022133,757 mi
- 24/08/2022133,763 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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