2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YB08 YMU
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 148,219 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/05/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,219 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
YB08 YMU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2019
- 148,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YB08 YMU Mileage History
- 30/06/201162,583 mi
- 14/06/201269,869 mi+7,286 mi
- 29/06/201376,901 mi+7,032 mi
- 16/06/201488,760 mi+11,859 mi
- 25/06/2015100,940 mi+12,180 mi
- 29/06/2015101,182 mi+242 mi
- 21/06/2016109,657 mi+8,475 mi
- 28/06/2017121,035 mi+11,378 mi
- 05/10/2018131,135 mi+10,100 mi
- 12/10/2018131,173 mi+38 mi
- 25/10/2019148,219 mi+17,046 mi
Average of roughly 10,292 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
YB08 YMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (YB08 YMU) between June 2011 and October 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2019 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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