2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YC58 PVL
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 163,508 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,508 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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YC58 PVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 24/01/2026
- 163,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 PVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (YC58 PVL) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
YC58 PVL Mileage History
- 23/03/2022132,008 mi
- 12/02/2024146,948 mi+14,940 mi
- 15/02/2024146,950 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/2025156,354 mi+9,404 mi
- 24/01/2026163,508 mi+7,154 mi
Average of roughly 8,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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