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2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · FVN 243J

FVN 243J

2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13/05/2008. Recorded mileage 119,884 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2993cc

FVN 243J Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
  • 119,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FVN 243J Mileage History

  1. 05/07/2023105,985 mi
  2. 06/07/2023105,992 mi+7 mi
  3. 02/07/2024113,960 mi+7,968 mi
  4. 10/07/2024113,579 mi-381 mi
  5. 03/07/2025119,884 mi+6,305 mi

Average of roughly 6,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

FVN 243J MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (FVN 243J) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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