2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AL05 ABC
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 138,317 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL05 ABC Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 138,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL05 ABC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (AL05 ABC) between December 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 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 (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AL05 ABC Mileage History
- 07/12/201138,359 mi
- 15/12/201249,015 mi+10,656 mi
- 26/02/201462,198 mi+13,183 mi
- 18/09/201582,273 mi+20,075 mi
- 01/12/201584,894 mi+2,621 mi
- 05/04/201795,914 mi+11,020 mi
- 31/05/201897,564 mi+1,650 mi
- 14/05/2019102,466 mi+4,902 mi
- 16/05/2019102,469 mi+3 mi
- 09/12/2020110,609 mi+8,140 mi
- 16/12/2020110,613 mi+4 mi
- 29/09/2021114,860 mi+4,247 mi
- 01/10/2021114,860 mi
- 28/09/2022118,978 mi+4,118 mi
- 16/06/2023121,596 mi+2,618 mi
- 06/07/2024126,827 mi+5,231 mi
- 05/07/2025133,869 mi+7,042 mi
- 04/07/2026138,317 mi+4,448 mi
Average of roughly 6,859 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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