2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA08 TVF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 98,160 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/12/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,160 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
DA08 TVF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2019
- 98,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DA08 TVF Mileage History
- 22/06/201141,494 mi
- 25/06/201253,645 mi+12,151 mi
- 12/06/201360,928 mi+7,283 mi
- 13/06/201469,879 mi+8,951 mi
- 13/06/201469,879 mi
- 08/06/201575,804 mi+5,925 mi
- 08/06/201575,804 mi
- 10/06/201680,915 mi+5,111 mi
- 14/06/201785,927 mi+5,012 mi
- 22/06/201893,641 mi+7,714 mi
- 18/06/201998,159 mi+4,518 mi
- 18/06/201998,160 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
DA08 TVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (DA08 TVF) between June 2011 and June 2019.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2019 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 (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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