2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · C14 DAJ
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 132,904 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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C14 DAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 132,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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C14 DAJ 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 (C14 DAJ) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
C14 DAJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2021126,131 mi
- 09/12/2022128,677 mi+2,546 mi
- 05/12/2023130,615 mi+1,938 mi
- 02/12/2024131,608 mi+993 mi
- 18/12/2025132,904 mi+1,296 mi
Average of roughly 1,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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