2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Petrol · S888 MRD
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 137,084 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S888 MRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 137,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S888 MRD 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 (S888 MRD) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S888 MRD Mileage History
- 06/07/2022109,127 mi
- 10/07/2023122,889 mi+13,762 mi
- 17/07/2024134,054 mi+11,165 mi
- 22/07/2024134,081 mi+27 mi
- 16/07/2025137,084 mi+3,003 mi
Average of roughly 9,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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
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- Differential Bearing FailureSerious
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