2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HO05 ADZ
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 95,305 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HO05 ADZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2022
- 95,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HO05 ADZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (HO05 ADZ) between January 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
HO05 ADZ Mileage History
- 17/01/201121,167 mi
- 25/05/201121,999 mi+832 mi
- 03/11/201124,718 mi+2,719 mi
- 03/11/201230,695 mi+5,977 mi
- 03/11/201230,695 mi
- 25/01/201439,186 mi+8,491 mi
- 25/01/201439,186 mi
- 09/02/201545,353 mi+6,167 mi
- 28/02/201545,644 mi+291 mi
- 25/03/201546,090 mi+446 mi
- 24/03/201653,985 mi+7,895 mi
- 18/03/201761,086 mi+7,101 mi
- 18/03/201761,086 mi
- 20/03/201871,035 mi+9,949 mi
- 07/03/201985,853 mi+14,818 mi
- 08/03/201985,856 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/202191,400 mi+5,544 mi
- 14/08/202191,403 mi+3 mi
- 17/09/202295,305 mi+3,902 mi
Average of roughly 6,355 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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