2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BU58 FWB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 172,683 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
BU58 FWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2024
- 172,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU58 FWB 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 (BU58 FWB) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shock absorber fixing washer excessively corroded and shaft swell”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BU58 FWB Mileage History
- 28/07/2022234,338 km
- 08/08/2023157,801 mi
- 11/08/2023157,803 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2024172,683 mi+14,880 mi
- 15/08/2024172,683 mi
Average of roughly -30,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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