The road tax status for BD08 VOB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BD08 VOB?

The MOT for BD08 VOB is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of BD08 VOB?

The recorded mileage for BD08 VOB is 214,914 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BD08 VOB ULEZ compliant?

No, BD08 VOB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BD08 VOB

BD08 VOB

2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/06/2008. Recorded mileage 214,914 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 13/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 214,914 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 13/09/2025

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Mileage: 214,914 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1995cc

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BD08 VOB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
214,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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BD08 VOB Mileage History

15/09/2022207,842 mi
21/08/2023209,086 mi+1,244 mi
21/08/2023209,086 mi
04/09/2024214,908 mi+5,822 mi
05/09/2024214,914 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 3,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BD08 VOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 11:19

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (BD08 VOB) between September 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 2024 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ref bulb (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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