2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CA08 OGS
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 106,653 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,653 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.
CA08 OGS Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/12/2025
- 106,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 OGS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (CA08 OGS) between July 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
CA08 OGS Mileage History
- 19/07/2011114,114 mi
- 25/08/2012133,794 mi+19,680 mi
- 10/04/201442,716 mi-91,078 mi
- 10/04/201547,447 mi+4,731 mi
- 10/04/201547,447 mi
- 09/04/201655,931 mi+8,484 mi
- 09/04/201655,931 mi
- 29/06/201861,137 mi+5,206 mi
- 29/06/201861,141 mi+4 mi
- 01/07/201976,379 mi+15,238 mi
- 30/12/202085,159 mi+8,780 mi
- 29/12/202190,934 mi+5,775 mi
- 28/12/202295,043 mi+4,109 mi
- 28/12/202399,055 mi+4,012 mi
- 31/12/2024103,214 mi+4,159 mi
- 31/12/2025106,653 mi+3,439 mi
Average of roughly -516 miles per year across 16 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: Good
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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