2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · BL57 KVG
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10/01/2008. Recorded mileage 101,444 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
BL57 KVG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2024
- 101,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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BL57 KVG Mileage History
- 05/01/202292,457 mi
- 07/01/202292,494 mi+37 mi
- 08/02/202398,122 mi+5,628 mi
- 29/05/2024101,444 mi+3,322 mi
Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BL57 KVG 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 (BL57 KVG) between January 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 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 (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading 1.49 (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
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