2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · 321 ABJ
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 86,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
321 ABJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 86,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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321 ABJ Mileage History
- 29/01/201116,925 mi
- 31/01/201116,925 mi
- 30/01/201219,371 mi+2,446 mi
- 31/01/201219,371 mi
- 17/01/201320,581 mi+1,210 mi
- 17/01/201320,581 mi
- 08/05/201320,813 mi+232 mi
- 08/05/201320,813 mi
- 14/01/201422,020 mi+1,207 mi
- 20/01/201523,042 mi+1,022 mi
- 08/01/201624,625 mi+1,583 mi
- 08/01/201624,625 mi
- 16/06/201725,973 mi+1,348 mi
- 16/06/201725,973 mi
- 17/05/201832,733 mi+6,760 mi
- 11/02/201939,554 mi+6,821 mi
- 28/05/202044,214 mi+4,660 mi
- 24/06/202148,996 mi+4,782 mi
- 26/06/202149,066 mi+70 mi
- 27/06/202264,682 mi+15,616 mi
- 27/06/202264,682 mi
- 06/07/202373,507 mi+8,825 mi
- 07/08/202373,624 mi+117 mi
- 07/08/202482,967 mi+9,343 mi
- 07/08/202586,684 mi+3,717 mi
Average of roughly 4,804 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
321 ABJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (321 ABJ) between January 2011 and August 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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