2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GD57 BZA
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2008. Recorded mileage 138,336 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/11/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,336 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
GD57 BZA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2021
- 138,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted 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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GD57 BZA Mileage History
- 12/05/201024,058 mi
- 20/06/201138,919 mi+14,861 mi
- 18/06/201254,500 mi+15,581 mi
- 17/06/201370,544 mi+16,044 mi
- 09/06/201489,457 mi+18,913 mi
- 10/06/2015110,945 mi+21,488 mi
- 18/05/2016126,124 mi+15,179 mi
- 13/05/2017129,392 mi+3,268 mi
- 11/05/2018132,152 mi+2,760 mi
- 16/05/2019135,296 mi+3,144 mi
- 17/05/2019135,296 mi
- 30/03/2021138,336 mi+3,040 mi
Average of roughly 10,501 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
GD57 BZA 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 (GD57 BZA) between May 2010 and March 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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