2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FD08 HXU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2008. Recorded mileage 125,152 miles. MOT valid until 02 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,152 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.
FD08 HXU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 125,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted 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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FD08 HXU Mileage History
- 19/05/201125,747 mi
- 22/05/201233,859 mi+8,112 mi
- 29/05/201340,936 mi+7,077 mi
- 28/05/201447,302 mi+6,366 mi
- 08/05/201554,478 mi+7,176 mi
- 26/05/201663,555 mi+9,077 mi
- 12/05/201771,497 mi+7,942 mi
- 10/05/201879,472 mi+7,975 mi
- 09/05/201986,510 mi+7,038 mi
- 10/05/201986,510 mi
- 02/11/202094,430 mi+7,920 mi
- 03/11/202094,430 mi
- 18/10/202198,663 mi+4,233 mi
- 18/10/202198,663 mi
- 11/10/2022103,697 mi+5,034 mi
- 16/10/2023109,638 mi+5,941 mi
- 07/10/2024115,597 mi+5,959 mi
- 28/10/2025125,140 mi+9,543 mi
- 31/10/2025125,152 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,878 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
FD08 HXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (FD08 HXU) between May 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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