2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · MM08 WJG
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 143,413 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,413 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.
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MM08 WJG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2023
- 143,413 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.
MM08 WJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (MM08 WJG) between January 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MM08 WJG Mileage History
- 13/01/2022139,610 mi
- 28/02/2023143,413 mi+3,803 mi
- 28/02/2023143,413 mi
Average of roughly 3,379 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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