2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · B26 KBA
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 148,972 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B26 KBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 148,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B26 KBA 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 (B26 KBA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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 (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
B26 KBA Mileage History
- 13/10/2023126,368 mi
- 07/10/2024137,154 mi+10,786 mi
- 08/10/2024137,154 mi
- 07/10/2025148,972 mi+11,818 mi
- 07/10/2025148,972 mi
Average of roughly 11,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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