2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LC57 XLF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 97,931 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024. 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 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,931 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.
LC57 XLF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2023
- 97,931 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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LC57 XLF Mileage History
- 08/06/202287,920 mi
- 08/06/202287,920 mi
- 29/05/202397,874 mi+9,954 mi
- 30/05/202397,931 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 10,266 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LC57 XLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LC57 XLF) between June 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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