2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · FT08 MYS
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 134,721 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT08 MYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 134,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 MYS 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 (FT08 MYS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FT08 MYS Mileage History
- 23/09/2022119,783 mi
- 30/09/2022120,057 mi+274 mi
- 25/09/2023121,939 mi+1,882 mi
- 30/09/2024128,121 mi+6,182 mi
- 19/09/2025134,721 mi+6,600 mi
Average of roughly 4,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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