2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · B12 SAV
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 148,281 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B12 SAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 148,281 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: Good
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B12 SAV Mileage History
- 25/01/2023190,868 km
- 25/01/2023190,868 km
- 01/02/2024200,415 km+9,547 km
- 05/02/2025132,958 mi
- 12/02/2026148,281 mi+15,323 mi
Average of roughly -13,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B12 SAV 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 (B12 SAV) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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