2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · D12 ACM
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 99,922 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,922 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.
D12 ACM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 99,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D12 ACM Mileage History
- 01/12/201123,549 mi
- 01/12/201123,549 mi
- 07/12/201230,550 mi+7,001 mi
- 31/05/201332,327 mi+1,777 mi
- 22/05/201441,059 mi+8,732 mi
- 23/05/201441,062 mi+3 mi
- 23/05/201441,062 mi
- 19/05/201549,335 mi+8,273 mi
- 04/05/2016211,928 mi+162,593 mi
- 04/05/201655,384 mi-156,544 mi
- 04/05/201655,384 mi
- 07/04/201764,586 mi+9,202 mi
- 01/05/201869,780 mi+5,194 mi
- 25/04/201975,225 mi+5,445 mi
- 09/11/202082,584 mi+7,359 mi
- 10/11/202082,584 mi
- 05/11/202185,058 mi+2,474 mi
- 18/11/202288,659 mi+3,601 mi
- 29/12/202397,346 mi+8,687 mi
- 08/01/202497,356 mi+10 mi
- 03/01/202598,632 mi+1,276 mi
- 08/01/202699,922 mi+1,290 mi
Average of roughly 5,414 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D12 ACM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (D12 ACM) between December 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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