2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GD57 EFF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 136,810 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD57 EFF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 136,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD57 EFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GD57 EFF) between February 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 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 (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread splitting (5.2.3 (d)”.
GD57 EFF Mileage History
- 09/02/201130,120 mi
- 06/02/201238,317 mi+8,197 mi
- 06/02/201238,317 mi
- 04/02/201346,404 mi+8,087 mi
- 22/01/201453,091 mi+6,687 mi
- 03/02/201560,358 mi+7,267 mi
- 28/01/201667,065 mi+6,707 mi
- 28/01/201667,065 mi
- 19/01/201773,943 mi+6,878 mi
- 20/01/201773,976 mi+33 mi
- 06/02/201880,091 mi+6,115 mi
- 24/01/201985,776 mi+5,685 mi
- 25/01/201985,776 mi
- 01/11/201991,214 mi+5,438 mi
- 24/10/202099,481 mi+8,267 mi
- 28/10/2021109,325 mi+9,844 mi
- 09/11/2021109,591 mi+266 mi
- 29/10/2022118,297 mi+8,706 mi
- 11/11/2023125,759 mi+7,462 mi
- 11/11/2024129,144 mi+3,385 mi
- 29/12/2025136,810 mi+7,666 mi
Average of roughly 7,167 miles per year across 21 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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