2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AX08 LLN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 196,676 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,676 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.
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AX08 LLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 196,676 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.
AX08 LLN 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 (AX08 LLN) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top forward arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AX08 LLN Mileage History
- 26/10/2022185,811 mi
- 21/10/2023193,398 mi+7,587 mi
- 28/10/2023193,578 mi+180 mi
- 01/11/2025196,666 mi+3,088 mi
- 29/11/2025196,676 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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