2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · FV58 FNK
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 51,568 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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.
FV58 FNK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2023
- 51,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV58 FNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (FV58 FNK) between December 2011 and February 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) ”.
FV58 FNK Mileage History
- 08/12/201120,964 mi
- 09/12/201120,964 mi
- 20/12/201223,806 mi+2,842 mi
- 04/06/201427,455 mi+3,649 mi
- 12/05/201530,866 mi+3,411 mi
- 21/07/201638,000 mi+7,134 mi
- 21/07/201638,000 mi
- 30/06/201740,317 mi+2,317 mi
- 22/08/201845,506 mi+5,189 mi
- 03/09/201845,520 mi+14 mi
- 27/09/201948,617 mi+3,097 mi
- 01/11/201948,650 mi+33 mi
- 01/11/201948,650 mi
- 12/11/202049,741 mi+1,091 mi
- 13/11/202151,053 mi+1,312 mi
- 06/02/202351,568 mi+515 mi
- 06/02/202351,568 mi
Average of roughly 2,741 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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