2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · EY08 XBJ
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 147,682 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,682 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY08 XBJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2025
- 147,682 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY08 XBJ 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 (EY08 XBJ) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested SUSPENSION INSECURE AND FLUID LEAK[NO PEDAL] (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
EY08 XBJ Mileage History
- 23/03/2022107,725 mi
- 18/03/2023120,179 mi+12,454 mi
- 27/03/2024136,949 mi+16,770 mi
- 28/03/2025147,682 mi+10,733 mi
Average of roughly 13,255 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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