2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LB08 YVE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 171,233 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027. 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 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
LB08 YVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 171,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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LB08 YVE Mileage History
- 22/08/2022145,025 mi
- 09/08/2023152,902 mi+7,877 mi
- 22/08/2024163,223 mi+10,321 mi
- 14/08/2025171,091 mi+7,868 mi
- 19/08/2025171,233 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 8,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB08 YVE 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 YVE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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