2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BV08 GVW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 163,305 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV08 GVW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 163,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV08 GVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (BV08 GVW) between February 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Front Position lamp not working os and ns (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BV08 GVW Mileage History
- 18/02/201123,291 mi
- 18/02/201123,291 mi
- 14/03/201231,768 mi+8,477 mi
- 11/03/201338,200 mi+6,432 mi
- 15/05/201445,462 mi+7,262 mi
- 12/05/201551,657 mi+6,195 mi
- 23/03/201657,126 mi+5,469 mi
- 07/04/201769,497 mi+12,371 mi
- 13/04/201769,525 mi+28 mi
- 30/03/201885,465 mi+15,940 mi
- 23/03/2019100,593 mi+15,128 mi
- 29/06/2021117,903 mi+17,310 mi
- 29/06/2021117,903 mi
- 17/06/2022126,152 mi+8,249 mi
- 20/06/2022126,179 mi+27 mi
- 31/03/2023130,820 mi+4,641 mi
- 31/03/2023130,820 mi
- 15/12/2023139,802 mi+8,982 mi
- 12/12/2024148,906 mi+9,104 mi
- 18/12/2024148,909 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/2025163,303 mi+14,394 mi
- 15/12/2025163,305 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,446 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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