2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BM08 BLM
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 138,300 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM08 BLM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 138,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM08 BLM 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 (BM08 BLM) between March 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
BM08 BLM Mileage History
- 01/03/201114,770 mi
- 15/02/201219,212 mi+4,442 mi
- 16/02/201219,212 mi
- 23/02/201331,452 mi+12,240 mi
- 19/02/201446,123 mi+14,671 mi
- 11/03/201560,775 mi+14,652 mi
- 19/02/201673,389 mi+12,614 mi
- 04/02/201785,029 mi+11,640 mi
- 04/02/201785,029 mi
- 20/03/201895,811 mi+10,782 mi
- 05/04/2019106,143 mi+10,332 mi
- 05/04/2019106,143 mi
- 02/10/2020117,516 mi+11,373 mi
- 31/08/2021120,522 mi+3,006 mi
- 11/08/2022122,677 mi+2,155 mi
- 09/09/2023128,984 mi+6,307 mi
- 05/09/2024130,322 mi+1,338 mi
- 05/09/2024130,322 mi
- 27/08/2025138,300 mi+7,978 mi
Average of roughly 8,524 miles per year across 19 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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