2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GV58 FVX
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 119,769 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,769 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.
GV58 FVX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 119,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV58 FVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (GV58 FVX) between December 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
GV58 FVX Mileage History
- 15/12/201145,365 mi
- 15/12/201145,365 mi
- 10/12/201252,186 mi+6,821 mi
- 11/12/201252,187 mi+1 mi
- 06/12/201363,706 mi+11,519 mi
- 09/12/201472,451 mi+8,745 mi
- 10/02/201685,104 mi+12,653 mi
- 17/02/201683,285 mi-1,819 mi
- 14/03/201795,170 mi+11,885 mi
- 28/03/201795,775 mi+605 mi
- 29/03/2018105,683 mi+9,908 mi
- 29/03/2018105,688 mi+5 mi
- 11/04/2019108,388 mi+2,700 mi
- 06/01/2022108,409 mi+21 mi
- 11/01/2022108,410 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2023117,316 mi+8,906 mi
- 22/04/2024118,644 mi+1,328 mi
- 22/04/2024118,645 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2025119,767 mi+1,122 mi
- 24/04/2025119,769 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,570 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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