2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AC08 GVN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/04/2008. Recorded mileage 163,796 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
AC08 GVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 163,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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AC08 GVN Mileage History
- 17/10/2022134,311 mi
- 18/10/2022134,315 mi+4 mi
- 13/10/2023144,737 mi+10,422 mi
- 06/09/2024154,902 mi+10,165 mi
- 10/09/2025163,796 mi+8,894 mi
Average of roughly 10,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AC08 GVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (AC08 GVN) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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