2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GF08 UDJ
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 155,691 miles. MOT valid until 04/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
GF08 UDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 155,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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GF08 UDJ Mileage History
- 04/08/2023145,172 mi
- 07/08/2023145,172 mi
- 04/03/2025148,296 mi+3,124 mi
- 02/03/2026155,680 mi+7,384 mi
- 05/03/2026155,691 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 4,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF08 UDJ 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 (GF08 UDJ) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure safety catch faulty (3.1 (c))”; “Rear Seat belt missing centre belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))”.
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