2008 BMW 1 2.0L Diesel · EN08 NFT
2008 BMW 1 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 143,949 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN08 NFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 143,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 NFT 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 (EN08 NFT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
EN08 NFT Mileage History
- 14/08/2023132,989 mi
- 13/08/2024138,549 mi+5,560 mi
- 16/09/2024138,904 mi+355 mi
- 09/09/2025143,824 mi+4,920 mi
- 25/09/2025143,949 mi+125 mi
Average of roughly 5,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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