2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MY08 BMW
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 49,493 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2979cc
MY08 BMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 49,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MY08 BMW Mileage History
- 28/06/202446,846 mi
- 25/06/202548,110 mi+1,264 mi
- 30/06/202548,111 mi+1 mi
- 23/06/202649,467 mi+1,356 mi
- 05/08/202649,493 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MY08 BMW 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 (MY08 BMW) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Road wheel fractured Inner rim edge (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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