2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AB08 OKZ
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2008. Recorded mileage 156,924 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,924 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
AB08 OKZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 156,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AB08 OKZ Mileage History
- 06/06/201132,169 mi
- 08/06/201132,169 mi
- 20/06/201240,303 mi+8,134 mi
- 11/03/201345,005 mi+4,702 mi
- 04/03/201459,365 mi+14,360 mi
- 06/03/201459,447 mi+82 mi
- 03/03/201571,714 mi+12,267 mi
- 02/03/201680,737 mi+9,023 mi
- 08/03/201791,501 mi+10,764 mi
- 11/01/201898,922 mi+7,421 mi
- 11/01/201898,922 mi
- 09/01/2019118,107 mi+19,185 mi
- 23/12/2019128,424 mi+10,317 mi
- 10/12/2020134,873 mi+6,449 mi
- 16/12/2020134,939 mi+66 mi
- 13/12/2021139,568 mi+4,629 mi
- 13/12/2021139,568 mi
- 19/12/2022140,080 mi+512 mi
- 10/01/2024141,086 mi+1,006 mi
- 08/01/2025150,096 mi+9,010 mi
- 28/01/2026156,924 mi+6,828 mi
Average of roughly 8,517 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 OKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (AB08 OKZ) between June 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Central Front Parking brake efficiency below requirements across rear axle (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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