2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LB08 RTV
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 89,442 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,442 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.
LB08 RTV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 89,442 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LB08 RTV Mileage History
- 13/06/201118,840 mi
- 13/06/201221,484 mi+2,644 mi
- 18/01/201322,575 mi+1,091 mi
- 28/01/201322,702 mi+127 mi
- 18/03/201322,790 mi+88 mi
- 03/03/201427,964 mi+5,174 mi
- 26/02/201533,086 mi+5,122 mi
- 02/04/201640,385 mi+7,299 mi
- 08/04/201746,568 mi+6,183 mi
- 05/06/201853,525 mi+6,957 mi
- 23/05/201955,801 mi+2,276 mi
- 07/09/202063,070 mi+7,269 mi
- 07/09/202063,070 mi
- 23/08/202177,132 mi+14,062 mi
- 16/09/202289,414 mi+12,282 mi
- 21/09/202289,442 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 6,262 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
LB08 RTV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LB08 RTV) between June 2011 and September 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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