2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · FL58 VSJ
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 84,337 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
FL58 VSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 84,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FL58 VSJ Mileage History
- 06/09/202275,258 mi
- 21/09/202378,081 mi+2,823 mi
- 23/10/202481,166 mi+3,085 mi
- 07/05/202684,335 mi+3,169 mi
- 08/05/202684,337 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL58 VSJ 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 (FL58 VSJ) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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