2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CK08 DYD
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 268,167 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,167 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.
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.
CK08 DYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 268,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK08 DYD 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 (CK08 DYD) between December 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2024 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”.
CK08 DYD Mileage History
- 13/12/2022266,462 mi
- 20/02/2024268,164 mi+1,702 mi
- 15/04/2024268,164 mi
- 18/05/2024268,167 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/2024268,167 mi
Average of roughly 1,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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