2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · LF08 DHG
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2008. Recorded mileage 111,098 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 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 03 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,098 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.
LF08 DHG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2023
- 111,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LF08 DHG Mileage History
- 05/07/2022107,184 mi
- 04/12/2023111,098 mi+3,914 mi
Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
LF08 DHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LF08 DHG) between July 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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