2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · FG08 VZA
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 70,343 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG08 VZA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 70,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG08 VZA 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 (FG08 VZA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG08 VZA Mileage History
- 13/01/202355,555 mi
- 30/01/202463,304 mi+7,749 mi
- 28/01/202568,351 mi+5,047 mi
- 27/01/202670,343 mi+1,992 mi
- 27/01/202670,343 mi
Average of roughly 4,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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