2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 26 GW
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 93,113 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
26 GW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 93,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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26 GW Mileage History
- 11/04/201116,382 mi
- 11/04/201116,383 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/201222,103 mi+5,720 mi
- 11/04/201222,103 mi
- 03/04/201325,420 mi+3,317 mi
- 28/03/201429,736 mi+4,316 mi
- 07/04/201532,967 mi+3,231 mi
- 23/03/201636,075 mi+3,108 mi
- 21/04/201740,246 mi+4,171 mi
- 17/04/201844,196 mi+3,950 mi
- 03/04/201950,980 mi+6,784 mi
- 27/05/202058,317 mi+7,337 mi
- 17/05/202161,690 mi+3,373 mi
- 17/05/202268,553 mi+6,863 mi
- 16/05/202375,777 mi+7,224 mi
- 17/05/202375,777 mi
- 14/05/202484,193 mi+8,416 mi
- 15/05/202484,193 mi
- 22/05/202588,546 mi+4,353 mi
- 22/05/202588,548 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/202693,113 mi+4,565 mi
- 28/04/202693,113 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
26 GW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (26 GW) between April 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (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 Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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