2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · BW08 XLZ
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 69,210 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW08 XLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 69,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW08 XLZ 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 1 Series (BW08 XLZ) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BW08 XLZ Mileage History
- 05/07/202351,574 mi
- 20/06/202456,020 mi+4,446 mi
- 30/06/202559,844 mi+3,824 mi
- 03/07/202559,859 mi+15 mi
- 25/06/202669,210 mi+9,351 mi
Average of roughly 5,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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