2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GL57 PXU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 180,807 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,807 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.
GL57 PXU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2020
- 180,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL57 PXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GL57 PXU) between December 2010 and February 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
GL57 PXU Mileage History
- 01/12/201080,768 mi
- 24/01/201184,074 mi+3,306 mi
- 24/01/201184,074 mi
- 13/01/201293,441 mi+9,367 mi
- 04/01/2013102,346 mi+8,905 mi
- 10/01/2014107,571 mi+5,225 mi
- 23/01/2015113,697 mi+6,126 mi
- 02/01/2016118,583 mi+4,886 mi
- 28/12/2016122,871 mi+4,288 mi
- 02/02/2018152,882 mi+30,011 mi
- 05/02/2018152,896 mi+14 mi
- 12/02/2019174,710 mi+21,814 mi
- 28/01/2020180,801 mi+6,091 mi
- 06/02/2020180,807 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 10,894 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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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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