2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · NE05 BEL
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 116,232 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NE05 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 116,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NE05 BEL 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 (NE05 BEL) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NE05 BEL Mileage History
- 05/01/2024104,877 mi
- 10/01/2024104,998 mi+121 mi
- 09/01/2025110,238 mi+5,240 mi
- 08/01/2026116,231 mi+5,993 mi
- 08/01/2026116,232 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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