2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J23 HBS
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 144,882 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J23 HBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 144,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J23 HBS 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 (J23 HBS) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
J23 HBS Mileage History
- 18/05/2023116,832 mi
- 21/05/2024121,194 mi+4,362 mi
- 08/08/2025132,707 mi+11,513 mi
- 08/08/2025132,712 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/2026144,882 mi+12,170 mi
Average of roughly 8,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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