2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M44 CAX
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 97,934 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
M44 CAX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 97,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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M44 CAX Mileage History
- 04/03/201122,929 mi
- 02/03/201228,237 mi+5,308 mi
- 26/03/201332,651 mi+4,414 mi
- 02/04/201438,245 mi+5,594 mi
- 02/04/201438,247 mi+2 mi
- 14/04/201544,296 mi+6,049 mi
- 10/05/201650,674 mi+6,378 mi
- 10/05/201650,674 mi
- 31/08/201757,481 mi+6,807 mi
- 19/09/201861,992 mi+4,511 mi
- 25/09/201861,992 mi
- 26/09/201966,054 mi+4,062 mi
- 27/09/201966,063 mi+9 mi
- 14/09/202068,509 mi+2,446 mi
- 10/11/202183,029 mi+14,520 mi
- 10/11/202183,031 mi+2 mi
- 10/11/202293,674 mi+10,643 mi
- 06/11/202395,461 mi+1,787 mi
- 14/11/202497,150 mi+1,689 mi
- 14/11/202497,159 mi+9 mi
- 30/10/202597,934 mi+775 mi
Average of roughly 5,117 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
M44 CAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (M44 CAX) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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