2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · M29 DAA
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 170,742 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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
- 2993cc
M29 DAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 170,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M29 DAA Mileage History
- 25/08/2022123,719 mi
- 18/08/2023131,574 mi+7,855 mi
- 21/08/2024148,100 mi+16,526 mi
- 15/08/2025158,550 mi+10,450 mi
- 21/08/2026170,742 mi+12,192 mi
Average of roughly 11,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M29 DAA MOT History
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 (M29 DAA) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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