2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HK57 BFE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 139,149 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,149 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.
HK57 BFE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2022
- 139,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK57 BFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (HK57 BFE) between January 2011 and June 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Road wheel fractured Inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner bead rim. (5.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
HK57 BFE Mileage History
- 10/01/201136,607 mi
- 04/04/201136,612 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/201240,688 mi+4,076 mi
- 03/04/201344,374 mi+3,686 mi
- 18/03/201447,582 mi+3,208 mi
- 19/03/201447,582 mi
- 28/03/201551,753 mi+4,171 mi
- 02/12/201556,060 mi+4,307 mi
- 27/01/201773,679 mi+17,619 mi
- 20/12/201784,293 mi+10,614 mi
- 14/12/201895,992 mi+11,699 mi
- 18/12/201896,128 mi+136 mi
- 06/12/2019106,901 mi+10,773 mi
- 27/02/2021120,185 mi+13,284 mi
- 11/06/2022139,149 mi+18,964 mi
Average of roughly 8,982 miles per year across 15 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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