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2008 BMW 3 SERIES2.0L Diesel

FMW 2

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 118,129 miles recorded, this Grey 2008 BMW 3 SERIES runs on Diesel with a 1995cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 26/04/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2008 BMW 3 Series presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 April 2025 at 118,129 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since April 2022. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available history. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,563 miles per year. The record moves from 105,915 miles on 26 April 2022 to 105,925 miles the next day, then climbs steadily to 114,120 miles by 8 April 2024 and 118,129 miles by April 2025. The single failed test on 26 April 2022 at 105,915 miles carries no listed defects, with a pass issued one day later at 105,925 miles, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The data is sparse but consistently clean. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as the MOT record shows no advisories yet offers no detail on underside condition for a vehicle of this age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite the absence of flagged wear. Given the lack of recorded faults across five years, previous ownership appears to have kept basic statutory testing current. The one-day fail-and-pass sequence in April 2022 implies the car was presented without resolution of a non-mechanical matter. No evidence exists of skipped consumable upkeep or deferred structural repair within the supplied records.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average
Public DVSA Records Analyzed

MOT Roadworthiness Score: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2008 BMW 3 Series presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 3 April 2025 at 118,129 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since April 2022. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults and no recurring advisories across the available history. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,563 miles per year. The record moves from 105,915 miles on 26 April 2022 to 105,925 miles the next day, then climbs steadily to 114,120 miles by 8 April 2024 and 118,129 miles by April 2025. The single failed test on 26 April 2022 at 105,915 miles carries no listed defects, with a pass issued one day later at 105,925 miles, suggesting an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The data is sparse but consistently clean. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as the MOT record shows no advisories yet offers no detail on underside condition for a vehicle of this age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite the absence of flagged wear. Given the lack of recorded faults across five years, previous ownership appears to have kept basic statutory testing current. The one-day fail-and-pass sequence in April 2022 implies the car was presented without resolution of a non-mechanical matter. No evidence exists of skipped consumable upkeep or deferred structural repair within the supplied records.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 BMW 3 Series (FMW 2) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2022 to April 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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