2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · E26 SHM
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E26 SHM Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 13/11/2026
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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