2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · G8 PHE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 74,209 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,209 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.
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G8 PHE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 74,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G8 PHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (G8 PHE) between October 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
G8 PHE Mileage History
- 05/10/201115,684 mi
- 21/12/201116,390 mi+706 mi
- 10/12/201219,936 mi+3,546 mi
- 17/12/201324,315 mi+4,379 mi
- 10/12/201429,146 mi+4,831 mi
- 21/12/201533,522 mi+4,376 mi
- 19/12/201638,106 mi+4,584 mi
- 20/12/201743,445 mi+5,339 mi
- 22/12/201743,470 mi+25 mi
- 06/11/201847,400 mi+3,930 mi
- 02/08/201950,980 mi+3,580 mi
- 01/09/202054,293 mi+3,313 mi
- 11/05/202155,208 mi+915 mi
- 11/05/202155,210 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/202258,953 mi+3,743 mi
- 24/04/202362,630 mi+3,677 mi
- 07/05/202467,819 mi+5,189 mi
- 23/04/202571,811 mi+3,992 mi
- 28/04/202571,840 mi+29 mi
- 11/05/202674,209 mi+2,369 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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