2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · LO08 OJW
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 148,887 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 OJW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2022
- 148,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 OJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (LO08 OJW) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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