2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · EF08 XUB
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/07/2008. Recorded mileage 182,602 miles. MOT valid until 20/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1596cc
EF08 XUB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 182,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF08 XUB Mileage History
- 13/07/201132,477 mi
- 08/09/201246,222 mi+13,745 mi
- 08/09/201246,222 mi
- 15/05/201349,065 mi+2,843 mi
- 23/05/201349,100 mi+35 mi
- 25/04/201455,714 mi+6,614 mi
- 24/04/201561,717 mi+6,003 mi
- 01/05/201561,880 mi+163 mi
- 18/04/201668,307 mi+6,427 mi
- 21/03/201778,605 mi+10,298 mi
- 21/03/201778,605 mi
- 23/03/201888,378 mi+9,773 mi
- 26/03/201888,542 mi+164 mi
- 24/04/2019100,071 mi+11,529 mi
- 06/10/2020121,709 mi+21,638 mi
- 04/11/2021124,395 mi+2,686 mi
- 09/11/2022127,313 mi+2,918 mi
- 21/11/2022127,313 mi
- 20/11/2023143,437 mi+16,124 mi
- 14/11/2024164,271 mi+20,834 mi
- 06/11/2025182,602 mi+18,331 mi
Average of roughly 10,484 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 XUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (EF08 XUB) between July 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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