2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · KEN 169G
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2008. Recorded mileage 98,869 miles. MOT valid until 30/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,869 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
KEN 169G Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 98,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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KEN 169G Mileage History
- 07/09/201132,758 mi
- 05/06/201236,977 mi+4,219 mi
- 08/11/201242,087 mi+5,110 mi
- 04/11/201350,494 mi+8,407 mi
- 10/11/201456,321 mi+5,827 mi
- 11/11/201456,321 mi
- 05/05/201557,868 mi+1,547 mi
- 08/04/201677,275 mi+19,407 mi
- 06/12/201684,914 mi+7,639 mi
- 08/12/201684,914 mi
- 11/12/201788,661 mi+3,747 mi
- 05/12/201891,170 mi+2,509 mi
- 06/12/201891,170 mi
- 10/08/202094,524 mi+3,354 mi
- 03/12/202195,976 mi+1,452 mi
- 29/03/202398,375 mi+2,399 mi
- 04/04/202398,377 mi+2 mi
- 05/05/202598,808 mi+431 mi
- 01/06/202698,869 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 4,488 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
KEN 169G 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 (KEN 169G) between September 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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