The road tax status for SY08 LPF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SY08 LPF?

The MOT for SY08 LPF is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SY08 LPF?

The recorded mileage for SY08 LPF is 134,954 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SY08 LPF ULEZ compliant?

No, SY08 LPF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does SY08 LPF have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, SY08 LPF is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Outstanding Recall

2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · SY08 LPF

SY08 LPF

2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 134,954 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 118
Year / Origin: 2008 · Inverness
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 26 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 134,954 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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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Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2008

Engine

1995cc

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SY08 LPF Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
134,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SY08 LPF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Oct 2026, 23:09

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (SY08 LPF) between April 2011 and January 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 68 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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SY08 LPF Mileage History

11/04/201130,611 mi
26/03/201243,925 mi+13,314 mi
30/03/201359,348 mi+15,423 mi
30/03/201359,348 mi
18/02/201472,602 mi+13,254 mi
26/03/201583,344 mi+10,742 mi
26/03/201563,345 mi-19,999 mi
21/03/201691,579 mi+28,234 mi
09/03/201794,524 mi+2,945 mi
09/03/201794,524 mi
20/03/201896,876 mi+2,352 mi
21/03/201896,876 mi
07/03/201998,776 mi+1,900 mi
02/10/2019100,084 mi+1,308 mi
28/09/2020107,718 mi+7,634 mi
30/09/2021113,096 mi+5,378 mi
30/09/2021113,096 mi
24/09/2022118,036 mi+4,940 mi
24/09/2022118,037 mi+1 mi
28/09/2023123,354 mi+5,317 mi
30/09/2023123,379 mi+25 mi
28/09/2024128,238 mi+4,859 mi
28/09/2024128,238 mi
26/01/2026134,953 mi+6,715 mi
27/01/2026134,954 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 7,051 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Recall Notice Outstanding

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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