2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DG08 YXR
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 104,693 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,693 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.
DG08 YXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 104,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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DG08 YXR Mileage History
- 16/08/202393,454 mi
- 23/08/202498,431 mi+4,977 mi
- 31/03/2025101,260 mi+2,829 mi
- 02/04/2025101,260 mi
- 01/04/2026104,693 mi+3,433 mi
Average of roughly 4,281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG08 YXR 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 (DG08 YXR) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BOTH exhaust flexis are split (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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