2008 BMW 1 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA57 EVT
2008 BMW 1 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 97,940 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,940 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YA57 EVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 97,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA57 EVT 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 (YA57 EVT) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
YA57 EVT Mileage History
- 01/11/202172,811 mi
- 08/11/202281,167 mi+8,356 mi
- 08/12/202388,138 mi+6,971 mi
- 08/12/202388,140 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/202497,940 mi+9,800 mi
Average of roughly 8,181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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