2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DG08 GJF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/03/2008. Recorded mileage 171,821 miles. MOT valid until 09/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
DG08 GJF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 171,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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DG08 GJF Mileage History
- 18/03/201181,887 mi
- 18/03/201181,887 mi
- 09/03/201284,538 mi+2,651 mi
- 12/03/201386,298 mi+1,760 mi
- 07/03/201488,629 mi+2,331 mi
- 20/03/201590,599 mi+1,970 mi
- 16/03/201695,975 mi+5,376 mi
- 06/03/2017104,366 mi+8,391 mi
- 11/01/2018110,515 mi+6,149 mi
- 05/12/2018118,963 mi+8,448 mi
- 31/12/2019129,471 mi+10,508 mi
- 23/12/2020138,636 mi+9,165 mi
- 04/01/2021138,637 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/2022146,891 mi+8,254 mi
- 10/01/2022146,891 mi
- 09/01/2023152,893 mi+6,002 mi
- 10/01/2023152,894 mi+1 mi
- 03/01/2024160,465 mi+7,571 mi
- 09/01/2024160,468 mi+3 mi
- 17/12/2024165,001 mi+4,533 mi
- 30/12/2025171,821 mi+6,820 mi
- 30/12/2025171,821 mi
Average of roughly 6,081 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 GJF 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 (DG08 GJF) between March 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 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 (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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