2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · OY08 NNJ
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 177,466 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,466 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.
OY08 NNJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 177,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 NNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (OY08 NNJ) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
OY08 NNJ Mileage History
- 02/02/201111,310 mi
- 04/01/201214,907 mi+3,597 mi
- 21/11/201218,245 mi+3,338 mi
- 21/11/201218,245 mi
- 08/05/201319,600 mi+1,355 mi
- 26/04/201441,600 mi+22,000 mi
- 29/05/201573,400 mi+31,800 mi
- 05/04/201697,520 mi+24,120 mi
- 03/04/2017108,246 mi+10,726 mi
- 05/04/2018117,478 mi+9,232 mi
- 05/04/2018117,478 mi
- 30/03/2019124,811 mi+7,333 mi
- 02/10/2020136,679 mi+11,868 mi
- 02/10/2020136,679 mi
- 02/10/2021147,222 mi+10,543 mi
- 02/10/2021147,222 mi
- 11/10/2022157,697 mi+10,475 mi
- 12/10/2022157,697 mi
- 09/10/2023170,209 mi+12,512 mi
- 10/10/2023170,209 mi
- 08/09/2025177,193 mi+6,984 mi
- 10/09/2025177,193 mi
- 16/09/2026177,466 mi+273 mi
Average of roughly 10,638 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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