2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EY08 BCE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 161,417 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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
- 1995cc
EY08 BCE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2019
- 161,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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EY08 BCE Mileage History
- 15/04/201160,211 mi
- 25/04/201280,668 mi+20,457 mi
- 17/04/2013101,387 mi+20,719 mi
- 23/04/2014123,552 mi+22,165 mi
- 08/10/2015143,334 mi+19,782 mi
- 15/11/2016149,431 mi+6,097 mi
- 15/11/2016149,431 mi
- 20/11/2017153,833 mi+4,402 mi
- 12/11/2018160,707 mi+6,874 mi
- 28/11/2018160,912 mi+205 mi
- 18/01/2019161,405 mi+493 mi
- 26/01/2019161,417 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 13,002 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
EY08 BCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (EY08 BCE) between April 2011 and January 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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