2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GU08 WHV
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,129 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,129 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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GU08 WHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 122,129 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU08 WHV 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 (GU08 WHV) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake hose damaged and likely to fail badly damaged/insecure and chaffing on suspension (1.1.12 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
GU08 WHV Mileage History
- 11/05/2023102,367 mi
- 12/04/2024111,431 mi+9,064 mi
- 10/04/2025116,526 mi+5,095 mi
- 18/04/2025116,677 mi+151 mi
- 23/04/2026122,129 mi+5,452 mi
Average of roughly 6,695 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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