2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FE08 XLW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 43,420 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 XLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 43,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 XLW 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 (FE08 XLW) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed Emissions too high/ Possible damage to quipment (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
FE08 XLW Mileage History
- 23/09/202239,783 mi
- 22/09/202340,543 mi+760 mi
- 26/09/202441,689 mi+1,146 mi
- 03/10/202441,690 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/202543,420 mi+1,730 mi
Average of roughly 1,152 miles per year across 5 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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