2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LD58 EZW
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 59,009 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2018. Currently declared SORN. 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 27 Apr 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- 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.
LD58 EZW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2017
- 59,009 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.
LD58 EZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LD58 EZW) between May 2012 and April 2017.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2017 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 (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
LD58 EZW Mileage History
- 05/05/201229,856 mi
- 27/04/201343,878 mi+14,022 mi
- 27/04/201343,878 mi
- 02/12/201440,040 mi-3,838 mi
- 08/12/201551,234 mi+11,194 mi
- 09/12/201551,237 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/201759,009 mi+7,772 mi
Average of roughly 5,854 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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