2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · S16 TAE
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04/02/2008. Recorded mileage 120,144 miles. MOT valid until 24/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2997cc
S16 TAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 120,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S16 TAE Mileage History
- 16/01/2023101,083 mi
- 22/01/2024106,917 mi+5,834 mi
- 22/01/2024106,917 mi
- 16/01/2025112,873 mi+5,956 mi
- 09/01/2026120,144 mi+7,271 mi
Average of roughly 6,393 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S16 TAE 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 (S16 TAE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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))”.
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