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BMW 3 SERIES2008 · 3.0L DIESEL

56 DWD

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES is a DIESEL vehicle with a 2993cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 88,944.

MOT
Valid
Expires 14/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
2993cc

Free vehicle health score

85
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 28, 2026, 10:06 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2008, this BMW 3 Series with plate 56 DWD has undergone 5 MOT inspections since April 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 13 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.

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