2008 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · RE58 YDO
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 108,827 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,827 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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RE58 YDO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 108,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 YDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (RE58 YDO) between October 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
RE58 YDO Mileage History
- 03/10/201144,866 mi
- 10/10/201259,059 mi+14,193 mi
- 15/08/201361,245 mi+2,186 mi
- 16/08/201361,245 mi
- 13/08/201464,652 mi+3,407 mi
- 17/08/201568,424 mi+3,772 mi
- 17/08/201672,095 mi+3,671 mi
- 21/08/201776,847 mi+4,752 mi
- 14/08/201880,794 mi+3,947 mi
- 12/08/201985,194 mi+4,400 mi
- 25/08/202088,773 mi+3,579 mi
- 26/08/202088,779 mi+6 mi
- 31/07/202190,754 mi+1,975 mi
- 24/08/202296,118 mi+5,364 mi
- 31/08/202296,118 mi
- 02/09/202399,475 mi+3,357 mi
- 08/09/202399,475 mi
- 14/03/2024101,416 mi+1,941 mi
- 19/03/2024101,420 mi+4 mi
- 15/02/2025108,827 mi+7,407 mi
- 15/02/2025108,827 mi
Average of roughly 4,783 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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