2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AV08 WKW
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2008. Recorded mileage 109,782 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
AV08 WKW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 109,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AV08 WKW Mileage History
- 24/03/2023100,862 mi
- 04/04/2024101,072 mi+210 mi
- 12/04/2024101,086 mi+14 mi
- 04/04/2025103,028 mi+1,942 mi
- 27/03/2026109,782 mi+6,754 mi
Average of roughly 2,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV08 WKW 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 (AV08 WKW) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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