2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · DM08 FAB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 45,166 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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DM08 FAB Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 45,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM08 FAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (DM08 FAB) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
DM08 FAB Mileage History
- 02/04/201117,011 mi
- 10/05/201222,845 mi+5,834 mi
- 30/07/201326,392 mi+3,547 mi
- 04/07/201428,781 mi+2,389 mi
- 21/07/201532,270 mi+3,489 mi
- 01/11/201636,073 mi+3,803 mi
- 26/03/201839,369 mi+3,296 mi
- 25/03/201941,179 mi+1,810 mi
- 01/06/202043,486 mi+2,307 mi
- 03/06/202143,539 mi+53 mi
- 15/06/202244,023 mi+484 mi
- 21/06/202344,316 mi+293 mi
- 13/07/202444,719 mi+403 mi
- 09/07/202544,814 mi+95 mi
- 06/07/202645,166 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 1,845 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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