2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · GL08 BYH
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 196,522 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 BYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 196,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 BYH 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 (GL08 BYH) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GL08 BYH Mileage History
- 24/05/2022148,062 mi
- 25/07/2023159,467 mi+11,405 mi
- 18/09/2024175,500 mi+16,033 mi
- 20/09/2024175,504 mi+4 mi
- 19/09/2025196,522 mi+21,018 mi
Average of roughly 14,583 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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