2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · EK08 GDO
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 83,195 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK08 GDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 83,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK08 GDO 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 (EK08 GDO) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
EK08 GDO Mileage History
- 06/05/202377,294 mi
- 15/05/202377,298 mi+4 mi
- 31/07/202480,009 mi+2,711 mi
- 22/11/202583,195 mi+3,186 mi
- 22/11/202583,195 mi
Average of roughly 2,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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