2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · P51 MSC
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 164,331 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P51 MSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 164,331 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P51 MSC Mileage History
- 04/03/2024145,843 mi
- 26/03/2025156,634 mi+10,791 mi
- 31/03/2025156,634 mi
- 02/04/2026164,188 mi+7,554 mi
- 07/04/2026164,331 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 8,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P51 MSC 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 (P51 MSC) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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