2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · KS08 VHC
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2008. Recorded mileage 180,223 miles. MOT valid until 04/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,223 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
KS08 VHC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 180,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KS08 VHC Mileage History
- 04/05/201118,973 mi
- 21/11/201119,731 mi+758 mi
- 22/11/201233,466 mi+13,735 mi
- 23/11/201233,510 mi+44 mi
- 20/11/201348,307 mi+14,797 mi
- 07/08/201455,481 mi+7,174 mi
- 10/08/201568,050 mi+12,569 mi
- 05/08/201678,741 mi+10,691 mi
- 05/08/201678,741 mi
- 10/08/201788,950 mi+10,209 mi
- 31/07/201896,885 mi+7,935 mi
- 05/08/2019100,921 mi+4,036 mi
- 10/08/2020106,894 mi+5,973 mi
- 18/08/2021124,098 mi+17,204 mi
- 03/09/2021125,593 mi+1,495 mi
- 01/09/2022140,211 mi+14,618 mi
- 02/09/2022140,211 mi
- 29/08/2023149,284 mi+9,073 mi
- 23/08/2024160,077 mi+10,793 mi
- 28/08/2024160,079 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2025172,169 mi+12,090 mi
- 28/08/2026180,223 mi+8,054 mi
Average of roughly 10,527 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
KS08 VHC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (KS08 VHC) between May 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure Front clamp loose. (6.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
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