2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD08 TYG
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 69,661 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 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 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,661 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD08 TYG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 69,661 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.
LD08 TYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LD08 TYG) between April 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LD08 TYG Mileage History
- 02/04/201140,250 mi
- 02/04/201140,250 mi
- 05/04/201245,824 mi+5,574 mi
- 09/04/201348,661 mi+2,837 mi
- 27/03/201451,844 mi+3,183 mi
- 01/04/201553,925 mi+2,081 mi
- 01/04/201553,925 mi
- 08/04/201655,003 mi+1,078 mi
- 07/04/201755,965 mi+962 mi
- 17/04/201856,715 mi+750 mi
- 29/04/201957,147 mi+432 mi
- 09/09/202059,818 mi+2,671 mi
- 03/09/202160,989 mi+1,171 mi
- 15/08/202262,828 mi+1,839 mi
- 08/09/202366,157 mi+3,329 mi
- 03/09/202468,648 mi+2,491 mi
- 05/09/202569,166 mi+518 mi
- 03/09/202669,661 mi+495 mi
Average of roughly 1,907 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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