2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · DS08 SZL
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 164,703 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,703 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DS08 SZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 164,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS08 SZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (DS08 SZL) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 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 (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DS08 SZL Mileage History
- 04/10/2022153,246 mi
- 04/10/2022153,246 mi
- 12/10/2023164,703 mi+11,457 mi
- 16/10/2023164,703 mi
Average of roughly 11,092 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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