2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · B23 WEL
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 174,610 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B23 WEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2024
- 174,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B23 WEL 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 (B23 WEL) between April 2023 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
B23 WEL Mileage History
- 06/04/2023164,341 mi
- 26/06/2024172,571 mi+8,230 mi
- 24/07/2024172,846 mi+275 mi
- 27/11/2024174,610 mi+1,764 mi
- 27/11/2024174,610 mi
Average of roughly 6,240 miles per year across 5 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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