2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AP08 AED
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2008. Recorded mileage 124,456 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
AP08 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 124,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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AP08 AED Mileage History
- 14/03/2024106,342 mi
- 18/03/2024106,342 mi
- 17/03/2025116,088 mi+9,746 mi
- 16/03/2026124,456 mi+8,368 mi
- 16/03/2026124,456 mi
Average of roughly 9,038 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP08 AED 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 (AP08 AED) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked in white (225-40-”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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