2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FD08 VFV
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 99,524 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,524 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FD08 VFV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2023
- 99,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD08 VFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (FD08 VFV) between July 2011 and December 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FD08 VFV Mileage History
- 13/07/201125,754 mi
- 06/07/201233,486 mi+7,732 mi
- 06/07/201233,486 mi
- 09/07/201339,572 mi+6,086 mi
- 07/07/201445,011 mi+5,439 mi
- 07/07/201445,011 mi
- 13/07/201551,624 mi+6,613 mi
- 11/07/201660,852 mi+9,228 mi
- 12/07/201660,852 mi
- 28/07/201771,759 mi+10,907 mi
- 20/07/201877,213 mi+5,454 mi
- 19/07/201981,930 mi+4,717 mi
- 19/07/201981,930 mi
- 13/01/202186,981 mi+5,051 mi
- 21/01/202290,851 mi+3,870 mi
- 24/01/202290,851 mi
- 17/01/202395,409 mi+4,558 mi
- 22/12/202399,524 mi+4,115 mi
Average of roughly 5,928 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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