2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · CE08 AXM
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 111,886 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,886 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE08 AXM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 111,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE08 AXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (CE08 AXM) between February 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
CE08 AXM Mileage History
- 24/02/201129,732 mi
- 04/02/201241,409 mi+11,677 mi
- 05/09/201245,739 mi+4,330 mi
- 23/08/201348,916 mi+3,177 mi
- 28/08/201455,279 mi+6,363 mi
- 21/08/201559,385 mi+4,106 mi
- 24/08/201663,030 mi+3,645 mi
- 01/09/201767,012 mi+3,982 mi
- 24/08/201869,749 mi+2,737 mi
- 29/08/201973,260 mi+3,511 mi
- 03/09/202076,136 mi+2,876 mi
- 01/09/202178,837 mi+2,701 mi
- 01/09/202178,837 mi
- 18/08/202281,648 mi+2,811 mi
- 15/08/202393,548 mi+11,900 mi
- 04/09/202499,334 mi+5,786 mi
- 04/09/2025111,886 mi+12,552 mi
Average of roughly 5,655 miles per year across 17 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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