2008 BMW 1 Series 1.6L Petrol · R90 JKY
2008 BMW 1 Series (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 69,221 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R90 JKY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
- 69,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R90 JKY 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 (R90 JKY) 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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Known faults for BMW 1 Series (E81/E82/E87/E88)
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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