2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SW57 MZY
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 108,341 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,341 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.
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SW57 MZY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 108,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW57 MZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (SW57 MZY) between January 2011 and July 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
SW57 MZY Mileage History
- 28/01/201116,532 mi
- 25/01/201222,196 mi+5,664 mi
- 05/01/201333,409 mi+11,213 mi
- 10/01/201333,409 mi
- 07/01/201443,446 mi+10,037 mi
- 12/12/201448,637 mi+5,191 mi
- 12/12/201448,637 mi
- 11/03/201656,965 mi+8,328 mi
- 15/03/201763,178 mi+6,213 mi
- 15/03/201763,178 mi
- 25/01/201869,187 mi+6,009 mi
- 01/03/201980,807 mi+11,620 mi
- 01/03/201980,807 mi
- 03/03/202087,756 mi+6,949 mi
- 06/03/202087,787 mi+31 mi
- 02/02/202193,273 mi+5,486 mi
- 13/06/2022101,315 mi+8,042 mi
- 13/06/2022101,315 mi
- 06/06/2023103,865 mi+2,550 mi
- 14/06/2023103,866 mi+1 mi
- 27/06/2024108,338 mi+4,472 mi
- 01/07/2024108,341 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,840 miles per year across 22 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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