2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SY58 AEP
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 130,188 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
SY58 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 130,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SY58 AEP Mileage History
- 17/11/2021109,090 mi
- 01/12/2022114,977 mi+5,887 mi
- 13/04/2023115,013 mi+36 mi
- 24/04/2024130,188 mi+15,175 mi
- 24/04/2024130,188 mi
Average of roughly 8,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY58 AEP 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 (SY58 AEP) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 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 (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front arm to rear sub fra”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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