2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GV08 VMY
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 134,627 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,627 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.
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.
GV08 VMY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2024
- 134,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV08 VMY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GV08 VMY) between April 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
GV08 VMY Mileage History
- 26/04/201141,961 mi
- 19/04/201250,853 mi+8,892 mi
- 19/04/201250,853 mi
- 03/07/201252,818 mi+1,965 mi
- 15/07/201358,132 mi+5,314 mi
- 14/07/201462,480 mi+4,348 mi
- 03/08/201569,059 mi+6,579 mi
- 14/07/201677,116 mi+8,057 mi
- 30/08/201783,945 mi+6,829 mi
- 26/11/201893,181 mi+9,236 mi
- 28/11/201893,191 mi+10 mi
- 29/11/201999,586 mi+6,395 mi
- 29/11/201999,586 mi
- 29/12/2020106,242 mi+6,656 mi
- 23/12/2021115,102 mi+8,860 mi
- 17/04/2023124,499 mi+9,397 mi
- 26/10/2024134,627 mi+10,128 mi
Average of roughly 6,862 miles per year across 17 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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