2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · N77 PAU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 101,695 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
N77 PAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 101,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
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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N77 PAU Mileage History
- 11/10/202397,518 mi
- 03/10/202498,749 mi+1,231 mi
- 04/10/202498,752 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/2025101,693 mi+2,941 mi
- 14/10/2025101,695 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N77 PAU 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 (N77 PAU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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