2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · NL08 ACU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 58,112 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2019. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,112 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.
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NL08 ACU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2018
- 58,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL08 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (NL08 ACU) between February 2011 and April 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2018 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
NL08 ACU Mileage History
- 17/02/201122,184 mi
- 07/02/201228,876 mi+6,692 mi
- 02/03/201335,066 mi+6,190 mi
- 02/03/201335,066 mi
- 26/02/201440,151 mi+5,085 mi
- 07/03/201545,124 mi+4,973 mi
- 30/01/201649,089 mi+3,965 mi
- 14/01/201754,445 mi+5,356 mi
- 20/01/201857,311 mi+2,866 mi
- 20/01/201857,311 mi
- 12/04/201858,112 mi+801 mi
Average of roughly 5,026 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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