2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L16 RDA
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 119,867 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L16 RDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 119,867 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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L16 RDA Mileage History
- 04/01/2023104,259 mi
- 02/04/2024112,215 mi+7,956 mi
- 01/04/2025116,305 mi+4,090 mi
- 30/03/2026119,867 mi+3,562 mi
- 30/03/2026119,867 mi
Average of roughly 4,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L16 RDA 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 (L16 RDA) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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