2008 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · YK08 LGA
2008 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18/07/2008. Recorded mileage 145,037 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 24/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,037 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
YK08 LGA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2023
- 145,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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YK08 LGA Mileage History
- 18/08/201152,210 mi
- 16/08/201269,600 mi+17,390 mi
- 06/08/201381,771 mi+12,171 mi
- 23/07/201487,787 mi+6,016 mi
- 05/08/201593,516 mi+5,729 mi
- 12/09/2016101,957 mi+8,441 mi
- 12/09/2016101,957 mi
- 29/08/2017108,553 mi+6,596 mi
- 29/08/2017108,553 mi
- 19/09/2018113,222 mi+4,669 mi
- 19/09/2018113,222 mi
- 16/09/2019116,395 mi+3,173 mi
- 16/09/2019116,395 mi
- 20/08/2020119,568 mi+3,173 mi
- 25/08/2021121,995 mi+2,427 mi
- 22/09/2022135,361 mi+13,366 mi
- 25/11/2023145,034 mi+9,673 mi
- 25/11/2023145,037 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,565 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YK08 LGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 118 (YK08 LGA) between August 2011 and November 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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