2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LE57 FPN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 137,813 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 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 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,813 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.
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.
LE57 FPN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 137,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE57 FPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LE57 FPN) between January 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LE57 FPN Mileage History
- 12/01/201148,613 mi
- 11/05/201253,061 mi+4,448 mi
- 14/09/201359,168 mi+6,107 mi
- 15/09/201464,894 mi+5,726 mi
- 16/09/201464,894 mi
- 23/10/201574,242 mi+9,348 mi
- 23/10/201574,242 mi
- 27/08/201678,231 mi+3,989 mi
- 18/12/201789,884 mi+11,653 mi
- 17/12/201894,709 mi+4,825 mi
- 17/12/201894,709 mi
- 28/02/2020103,114 mi+8,405 mi
- 07/07/2021111,593 mi+8,479 mi
- 07/07/2021111,593 mi
- 27/06/2022115,384 mi+3,791 mi
- 20/07/2023118,468 mi+3,084 mi
- 20/07/2023118,468 mi
- 17/07/2024126,883 mi+8,415 mi
- 18/07/2024126,883 mi
- 25/07/2025218,957 km
- 10/08/2026137,813 mi
Average of roughly 5,727 miles per year across 21 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: Good
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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