2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · FM05 DOW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 156,109 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
FM05 DOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 156,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM05 DOW 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 (FM05 DOW) between December 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FM05 DOW Mileage History
- 03/12/2021124,401 mi
- 10/11/2022131,469 mi+7,068 mi
- 18/12/2023138,955 mi+7,486 mi
- 21/12/2023138,961 mi+6 mi
- 04/09/2025156,109 mi+17,148 mi
Average of roughly 8,448 miles per year across 5 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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