2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GF08 OBG
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 23/04/2008. Recorded mileage 193,506 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2979cc
GF08 OBG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 193,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GF08 OBG Mileage History
- 31/08/2022187,775 mi
- 14/09/2023193,503 mi+5,728 mi
- 14/09/2023193,506 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,520 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GF08 OBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GF08 OBG) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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