2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · MW08 HMX
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 103,801 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW08 HMX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 103,801 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.
MW08 HMX 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 (MW08 HMX) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW08 HMX Mileage History
- 24/05/2022103,918 mi
- 27/05/2022103,429 mi-489 mi
- 02/11/2023103,801 mi+372 mi
Average of roughly -81 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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- N47 Timing Chain FailureSerious
The rear-mounted timing chain can stretch or jump if wear is ignored. On early units, the crankshaft sprocket teeth were too sharp, accelerating wear (Recall 14V054). On UK cars this is the headline risk on 118d, 120d, and 123d models.
- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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- Electric Steering Lock (ELV) FaultModerate
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