2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EK08 EYC
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 124,130 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,130 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
EK08 EYC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/04/2023
- 124,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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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EK08 EYC Mileage History
- 01/10/2021117,219 mi
- 18/04/2023124,130 mi+6,911 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
EK08 EYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (EK08 EYC) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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