2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · L6 WTB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 160,459 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L6 WTB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 160,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L6 WTB 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 (L6 WTB) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L6 WTB Mileage History
- 04/08/2023120,213 mi
- 04/08/2023120,213 mi
- 10/08/2024137,774 mi+17,561 mi
- 16/08/2024137,947 mi+173 mi
- 14/08/2025160,459 mi+22,512 mi
Average of roughly 19,843 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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