2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RA57 KTJ
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 137,393 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,393 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.
RA57 KTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 137,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RA57 KTJ Mileage History
- 17/01/2022118,757 mi
- 11/07/2025126,268 mi+7,511 mi
- 13/07/2026137,393 mi+11,125 mi
Average of roughly 4,155 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 KTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (RA57 KTJ) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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