2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · BC57 JVR
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14/02/2008. Recorded mileage 167,997 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
BC57 JVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 167,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BC57 JVR Mileage History
- 28/07/2022243,413 mi
- 28/07/2022243,419 mi+6 mi
- 01/08/2023158,493 mi-84,926 mi
- 05/07/2024167,997 mi+9,504 mi
Average of roughly -38,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BC57 JVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (BC57 JVR) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2024 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”.
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