2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LA08 CCE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 134,547 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,547 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.
LA08 CCE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 134,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LA08 CCE Mileage History
- 19/07/201126,358 mi
- 18/07/201231,143 mi+4,785 mi
- 24/07/201231,342 mi+199 mi
- 10/06/201336,198 mi+4,856 mi
- 12/06/201441,431 mi+5,233 mi
- 02/06/201546,644 mi+5,213 mi
- 06/06/201650,912 mi+4,268 mi
- 24/06/201755,077 mi+4,165 mi
- 22/06/201857,867 mi+2,790 mi
- 17/06/201963,359 mi+5,492 mi
- 18/08/202076,949 mi+13,590 mi
- 16/08/202187,596 mi+10,647 mi
- 16/08/202187,596 mi
- 13/08/202297,844 mi+10,248 mi
- 13/08/202297,845 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2023108,062 mi+10,217 mi
- 02/09/2024116,768 mi+8,706 mi
- 04/09/2025117,106 mi+338 mi
- 04/09/2025117,106 mi
- 02/09/2026134,547 mi+17,441 mi
Average of roughly 7,153 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
LA08 CCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LA08 CCE) between July 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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