2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · GY08 SZE
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 164,578 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY08 SZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 164,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY08 SZE 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 (GY08 SZE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 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 (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GY08 SZE Mileage History
- 05/01/2023137,366 mi
- 05/12/2023147,348 mi+9,982 mi
- 23/01/2025158,932 mi+11,584 mi
- 23/01/2025158,932 mi
- 21/01/2026164,578 mi+5,646 mi
Average of roughly 8,939 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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