2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · RK58 RVY
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 184,267 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,267 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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RK58 RVY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 184,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK58 RVY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 1 Series (RK58 RVY) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RK58 RVY Mileage History
- 19/07/2022176,810 mi
- 01/08/2023179,524 mi+2,714 mi
- 23/07/2024181,817 mi+2,293 mi
- 22/07/2025184,267 mi+2,450 mi
Average of roughly 2,478 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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