2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC58 ABN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 148,262 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. 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 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,262 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.
YC58 ABN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 148,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC58 ABN Mileage History
- 29/09/201119,930 mi
- 21/09/201227,268 mi+7,338 mi
- 21/09/201227,268 mi
- 05/10/201337,293 mi+10,025 mi
- 19/06/201444,547 mi+7,254 mi
- 19/06/201552,864 mi+8,317 mi
- 19/06/201552,864 mi
- 15/06/201659,520 mi+6,656 mi
- 16/06/201764,877 mi+5,357 mi
- 12/06/201874,195 mi+9,318 mi
- 30/05/201983,125 mi+8,930 mi
- 07/06/202093,341 mi+10,216 mi
- 12/06/2021102,865 mi+9,524 mi
- 01/06/2022116,338 mi+13,473 mi
- 04/03/2023127,647 mi+11,309 mi
- 28/02/2024136,769 mi+9,122 mi
- 29/02/2024136,769 mi
- 08/04/2025139,725 mi+2,956 mi
- 08/04/2025139,725 mi
- 16/09/2026148,262 mi+8,537 mi
Average of roughly 8,575 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YC58 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC58 ABN) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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