2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YB57 USU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 135,413 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
YB57 USU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2019
- 135,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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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YB57 USU Mileage History
- 06/01/201133,395 mi
- 04/01/201240,275 mi+6,880 mi
- 20/04/201241,733 mi+1,458 mi
- 02/04/201354,655 mi+12,922 mi
- 16/04/201473,863 mi+19,208 mi
- 30/03/201591,881 mi+18,018 mi
- 09/04/201592,217 mi+336 mi
- 21/03/2016109,591 mi+17,374 mi
- 24/03/2017124,156 mi+14,565 mi
- 12/04/2018129,845 mi+5,689 mi
- 13/04/2018129,852 mi+7 mi
- 15/05/2019135,413 mi+5,561 mi
Average of roughly 12,213 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
YB57 USU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YB57 USU) between January 2011 and May 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2019 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: Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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 absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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