2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AN08 PUF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 160,755 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,755 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AN08 PUF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2023
- 160,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AN08 PUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (AN08 PUF) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AN08 PUF Mileage History
- 22/07/2022156,526 mi
- 22/07/2022156,526 mi
- 18/07/2023160,596 mi+4,070 mi
- 22/07/2023160,755 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 4,230 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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