2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · JEL 1
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 82,033 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JEL 1 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 82,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JEL 1 Mileage History
- 20/06/201117,475 mi
- 20/06/201223,967 mi+6,492 mi
- 03/06/201329,006 mi+5,039 mi
- 04/06/201329,006 mi
- 24/06/201434,152 mi+5,146 mi
- 25/06/201538,992 mi+4,840 mi
- 08/06/201643,685 mi+4,693 mi
- 12/06/201748,428 mi+4,743 mi
- 12/06/201748,428 mi
- 04/06/201852,568 mi+4,140 mi
- 10/06/201957,056 mi+4,488 mi
- 02/06/202061,711 mi+4,655 mi
- 10/06/202164,889 mi+3,178 mi
- 22/06/202269,300 mi+4,411 mi
- 05/06/202373,011 mi+3,711 mi
- 17/06/202476,235 mi+3,224 mi
- 17/06/202476,236 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/202579,181 mi+2,945 mi
- 17/06/202682,033 mi+2,852 mi
Average of roughly 4,306 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
JEL 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (JEL 1) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1”; “Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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