2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · P10 PYM
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 129,282 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P10 PYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 129,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P10 PYM 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 (P10 PYM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P10 PYM Mileage History
- 25/10/2023121,271 mi
- 01/11/2024126,310 mi+5,039 mi
- 01/11/2024126,310 mi
- 06/11/2025129,282 mi+2,972 mi
- 17/11/2025129,282 mi
Average of roughly 3,882 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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