2008 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · PG08 ABX
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 107,402 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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PG08 ABX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 107,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PG08 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (PG08 ABX) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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 (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
PG08 ABX Mileage History
- 27/05/201141,301 mi
- 16/05/201248,223 mi+6,922 mi
- 23/05/201355,714 mi+7,491 mi
- 23/05/201467,262 mi+11,548 mi
- 23/05/201467,262 mi
- 11/12/201576,393 mi+9,131 mi
- 10/12/201680,888 mi+4,495 mi
- 11/12/201783,550 mi+2,662 mi
- 02/01/201985,732 mi+2,182 mi
- 20/12/201988,432 mi+2,700 mi
- 20/12/201988,432 mi
- 05/03/202192,060 mi+3,628 mi
- 05/03/202192,060 mi
- 16/04/202296,450 mi+4,390 mi
- 16/04/202296,450 mi
- 12/04/202399,113 mi+2,663 mi
- 10/04/2024101,595 mi+2,482 mi
- 26/03/2025103,324 mi+1,729 mi
- 28/03/2025103,324 mi
- 14/04/2026107,402 mi+4,078 mi
Average of roughly 4,442 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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