2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GJ58 BJO
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 218,020 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 218,020 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.
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.
GJ58 BJO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 218,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ58 BJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GJ58 BJO) between September 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GJ58 BJO Mileage History
- 29/09/2011101,800 mi
- 25/09/2012135,728 mi+33,928 mi
- 03/01/2014148,663 mi+12,935 mi
- 08/01/2014148,788 mi+125 mi
- 12/01/2015157,317 mi+8,529 mi
- 25/02/2016165,674 mi+8,357 mi
- 04/04/2017171,568 mi+5,894 mi
- 31/05/2018173,116 mi+1,548 mi
- 01/06/2019180,045 mi+6,929 mi
- 18/11/2020188,859 mi+8,814 mi
- 20/11/2021194,083 mi+5,224 mi
- 20/11/2021194,083 mi
- 22/11/2022198,324 mi+4,241 mi
- 22/11/2022198,324 mi
- 27/11/2023205,022 mi+6,698 mi
- 28/11/2023205,030 mi+8 mi
- 15/11/2024211,618 mi+6,588 mi
- 18/11/2024211,621 mi+3 mi
- 13/11/2025218,020 mi+6,399 mi
Average of roughly 8,228 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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