2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · JS53 ACE
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 85,188 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
JS53 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 85,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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JS53 ACE Mileage History
- 21/07/202276,315 mi
- 24/07/202379,836 mi+3,521 mi
- 27/07/202379,845 mi+9 mi
- 08/11/202484,752 mi+4,907 mi
- 01/11/202585,188 mi+436 mi
Average of roughly 2,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS53 ACE 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 (JS53 ACE) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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