2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · DH58 BMW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 21/10/2008. Recorded mileage 179,498 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2926cc
DH58 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 179,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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DH58 BMW Mileage History
- 14/08/2023169,199 mi
- 18/07/2024175,657 mi+6,458 mi
- 06/08/2024175,856 mi+199 mi
- 30/07/2025178,365 mi+2,509 mi
- 20/07/2026179,498 mi+1,133 mi
Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DH58 BMW 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 3 Series (DH58 BMW) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5% smoke test 1.14% (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned main beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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