2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LA53 ACS
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2008. Recorded mileage 87,563 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
LA53 ACS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 87,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LA53 ACS Mileage History
- 30/10/202372,718 mi
- 01/11/202372,740 mi+22 mi
- 21/10/202476,271 mi+3,531 mi
- 05/11/202476,357 mi+86 mi
- 01/11/202587,563 mi+11,206 mi
Average of roughly 7,399 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA53 ACS 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 (LA53 ACS) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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