2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · K90 TAB
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2008. Recorded mileage 88,646 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K90 TAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 88,646 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.
K90 TAB 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 (K90 TAB) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K90 TAB Mileage History
- 30/06/202272,205 mi
- 03/08/202375,104 mi+2,899 mi
- 07/08/202375,104 mi
- 05/08/202482,701 mi+7,597 mi
- 29/07/202588,646 mi+5,945 mi
Average of roughly 5,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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