2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LD08 HNW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 150,979 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 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 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,979 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.
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LD08 HNW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 150,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 HNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LD08 HNW) between March 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
LD08 HNW Mileage History
- 07/03/201146,977 mi
- 04/01/201255,170 mi+8,193 mi
- 05/02/201361,644 mi+6,474 mi
- 27/02/201465,864 mi+4,220 mi
- 13/02/201572,642 mi+6,778 mi
- 22/02/201683,682 mi+11,040 mi
- 24/02/201791,587 mi+7,905 mi
- 23/02/201899,309 mi+7,722 mi
- 20/02/2019106,387 mi+7,078 mi
- 23/06/2020116,991 mi+10,604 mi
- 24/06/2021124,606 mi+7,615 mi
- 24/06/2022132,495 mi+7,889 mi
- 24/11/2023142,852 mi+10,357 mi
- 21/01/2025150,100 mi+7,248 mi
- 14/01/2026150,979 mi+879 mi
Average of roughly 6,999 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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