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SY08 EVX

2008 Bmw 1 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model1 Series
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Bmw 1 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 167,800 miles on the clock, averaging 9,837 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 EVX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,837

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,800 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,655
Average per year9,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 EVX 27k62k97k132k168k '11'25'19

Check SY08 EVX

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage161,145 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,133 miles
Since last MOT+10,446 miles
PASS
Mileage150,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,448 miles
PASS
Mileage138,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,210 miles
PASS
Mileage127,029 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage118,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,318 miles
Since last MOT+4,589 miles
PASS
Mileage113,729 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage108,065 miles
Since last MOT+19,950 miles
PASS
Mileage88,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage79,764 miles
Since last MOT+15,919 miles
PASS
Mileage63,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,590 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage43,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,207 miles
PASS
Mileage35,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage26,597 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series

These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

R/2018/132

October 2013 vacuum pump recall

Timing chain issues

Ignition coil failures

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EVX
MakeBmw
Model1 Series
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 EVX

What car is SY08 EVX?

SY08 EVX is an silver Bmw 1 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 EVX?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 EVX was 167,800 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 EVX passed its MOT?

SY08 EVX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is SY08 EVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 EVX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SY08 EVX?

SY08 EVX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.