2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · EU58 KHE
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 89,213 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,213 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.
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EU58 KHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 89,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU58 KHE 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 (EU58 KHE) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
EU58 KHE Mileage History
- 02/08/202476,092 mi
- 02/08/202476,094 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/202586,562 mi+10,468 mi
- 08/10/202586,562 mi
- 14/10/202689,213 mi+2,651 mi
Average of roughly 5,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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