2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LJ58 EGK
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 136,757 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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LJ58 EGK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 136,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ58 EGK 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 (LJ58 EGK) between September 2011 and May 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LJ58 EGK Mileage History
- 30/09/201129,430 mi
- 22/02/201230,263 mi+833 mi
- 30/01/201339,420 mi+9,157 mi
- 29/01/201452,159 mi+12,739 mi
- 28/01/201560,689 mi+8,530 mi
- 21/01/201667,843 mi+7,154 mi
- 05/01/201775,566 mi+7,723 mi
- 08/01/201886,385 mi+10,819 mi
- 08/01/201995,573 mi+9,188 mi
- 09/01/201995,573 mi
- 14/01/2020105,672 mi+10,099 mi
- 07/01/2021110,244 mi+4,572 mi
- 22/01/2022115,911 mi+5,667 mi
- 27/02/2023135,247 mi+19,336 mi
- 15/05/2024136,757 mi+1,510 mi
Average of roughly 8,501 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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