2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · CU08 OYJ
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2008. Recorded mileage 102,941 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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CU08 OYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 102,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 OYJ 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 (CU08 OYJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
CU08 OYJ Mileage History
- 15/03/202386,841 mi
- 02/03/202493,166 mi+6,325 mi
- 01/03/202599,120 mi+5,954 mi
- 06/03/202599,213 mi+93 mi
- 11/03/2026102,941 mi+3,728 mi
Average of roughly 5,385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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