2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · SW08 MXC
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 167,865 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,865 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.
SW08 MXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 167,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SW08 MXC Mileage History
- 30/01/2024144,029 mi
- 08/02/2025152,479 mi+8,450 mi
- 08/02/2025152,479 mi
- 03/02/2026167,776 mi+15,297 mi
- 06/02/2026167,865 mi+89 mi
Average of roughly 11,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 MXC 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 (SW08 MXC) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Road wheel fixing missing 4 bolts in total ( one on each wheel ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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