2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · KV08 WOU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 91,465 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,465 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.
KV08 WOU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2021
- 91,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV08 WOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (KV08 WOU) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2021 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Service brake excessively binding 30kg bind (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”; “Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))”.
KV08 WOU Mileage History
- 06/11/202191,464 mi
- 24/11/202191,465 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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