2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · 900 SM
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 107,040 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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900 SM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2023
- 107,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
900 SM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (900 SM) between May 2023 and May 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
The rear-mounted timing chain can stretch or jump if wear is ignored. On early units, the crankshaft sprocket teeth were too sharp, accelerating wear (Recall 14V054). On UK cars this is the headline risk on 118d, 120d, and 123d models.
- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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