2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · KL08 RLY
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 172,805 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL08 RLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 172,805 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.
KL08 RLY 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 (KL08 RLY) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KL08 RLY Mileage History
- 31/01/2022153,503 mi
- 30/01/2023164,045 mi+10,542 mi
- 31/01/2023164,046 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2024168,426 mi+4,380 mi
- 20/02/2025172,805 mi+4,379 mi
Average of roughly 6,317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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