2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · RE58 FVG
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 138,236 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE58 FVG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 138,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 FVG 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 (RE58 FVG) between September 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
RE58 FVG Mileage History
- 16/09/201127,891 mi
- 20/09/201236,605 mi+8,714 mi
- 26/09/201343,736 mi+7,131 mi
- 18/09/201453,519 mi+9,783 mi
- 25/09/201562,390 mi+8,871 mi
- 15/09/201670,717 mi+8,327 mi
- 23/09/201778,077 mi+7,360 mi
- 25/09/201884,494 mi+6,417 mi
- 28/08/201993,020 mi+8,526 mi
- 21/09/2020103,905 mi+10,885 mi
- 28/09/2021110,697 mi+6,792 mi
- 30/09/2021110,697 mi
- 29/09/2022117,148 mi+6,451 mi
- 30/09/2022117,149 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/2023122,527 mi+5,378 mi
- 07/10/2024126,594 mi+4,067 mi
- 07/10/2024126,594 mi
- 22/09/2025132,143 mi+5,549 mi
- 29/09/2026138,105 mi+5,962 mi
- 12/10/2026138,236 mi+131 mi
Average of roughly 7,321 miles per year across 20 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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