2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · E21 PGH
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 174,988 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E21 PGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 174,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E21 PGH 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 (E21 PGH) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E21 PGH Mileage History
- 08/03/2023139,162 mi
- 12/03/2024162,560 mi+23,398 mi
- 25/03/2024162,762 mi+202 mi
- 24/03/2025169,131 mi+6,369 mi
- 07/04/2026174,988 mi+5,857 mi
Average of roughly 11,622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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