2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LB08 FWD
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 105,223 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 FWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 105,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 FWD 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 (LB08 FWD) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LB08 FWD Mileage History
- 01/04/202385,859 mi
- 30/03/202490,876 mi+5,017 mi
- 06/04/202491,079 mi+203 mi
- 04/04/202597,992 mi+6,913 mi
- 01/04/2026105,223 mi+7,231 mi
Average of roughly 6,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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