2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · LR58 MYH
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 205,793 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,793 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.
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.
LR58 MYH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2023
- 205,793 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.
LR58 MYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (LR58 MYH) between June 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2023 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 (26 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LR58 MYH Mileage History
- 21/06/201171,837 mi
- 21/06/201288,014 mi+16,177 mi
- 21/06/201288,014 mi
- 24/06/201395,825 mi+7,811 mi
- 25/06/2014100,523 mi+4,698 mi
- 18/06/2015101,828 mi+1,305 mi
- 27/06/2016111,186 mi+9,358 mi
- 28/06/2016111,188 mi+2 mi
- 08/07/2017193,459 mi+82,271 mi
- 08/07/2018128,308 mi-65,151 mi
- 06/07/2019134,952 mi+6,644 mi
- 09/01/2021155,557 mi+20,605 mi
- 04/01/2022177,903 mi+22,346 mi
- 07/12/2022196,047 mi+18,144 mi
- 29/12/2023205,793 mi+9,746 mi
- 29/12/2023205,793 mi
Average of roughly 10,697 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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