2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · EK08 EXU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05/04/2008. Recorded mileage 80,151 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,151 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
EK08 EXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 80,151 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EK08 EXU Mileage History
- 04/10/202172,678 mi
- 03/10/202273,852 mi+1,174 mi
- 28/09/202376,160 mi+2,308 mi
- 07/10/202478,369 mi+2,209 mi
- 10/10/202580,151 mi+1,782 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK08 EXU 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 (EK08 EXU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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