The road tax status for RV08 VRW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RV08 VRW?

The MOT for RV08 VRW is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RV08 VRW?

The recorded mileage for RV08 VRW is 130,051 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RV08 VRW ULEZ compliant?

Yes, RV08 VRW (BMW 118) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

2008 BMW 118 2.0L Petrol · RV08 VRW

RV08 VRW

2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/03/2008. Recorded mileage 130,051 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 118
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 02/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 130,051 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 02/09/2026

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Mileage: 130,051 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1995cc

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RV08 VRW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
130,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 5 dangerous defects found recently

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RV08 VRW Mileage History

04/09/2023119,457 mi
04/09/2023119,457 mi
31/08/2024126,197 mi+6,740 mi
15/08/2025130,051 mi+3,854 mi
19/08/2025130,051 mi

Average of roughly 5,410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RV08 VRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 18:14

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (RV08 VRW) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn below 1.5mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple cracks to cords on inner”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm no tread vi”.

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