2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YD08 WPE
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 262,659 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,659 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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YD08 WPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 262,659 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.
YD08 WPE 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 (YD08 WPE) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YD08 WPE Mileage History
- 30/04/2024246,531 mi
- 01/05/2024246,577 mi+46 mi
- 27/05/2025254,364 mi+7,787 mi
- 13/05/2026262,659 mi+8,295 mi
- 13/05/2026262,659 mi
Average of roughly 7,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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