2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LJ58 LLU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 160,683 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. 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 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,683 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.
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LJ58 LLU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 160,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ58 LLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LJ58 LLU) between July 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LJ58 LLU Mileage History
- 11/07/201163,125 mi
- 09/07/201272,492 mi+9,367 mi
- 24/06/201379,331 mi+6,839 mi
- 02/08/201488,474 mi+9,143 mi
- 09/07/201595,375 mi+6,901 mi
- 08/07/2016103,749 mi+8,374 mi
- 15/07/2017112,065 mi+8,316 mi
- 15/07/2017112,065 mi
- 21/08/2018124,890 mi+12,825 mi
- 28/08/2019131,972 mi+7,082 mi
- 26/08/2020138,686 mi+6,714 mi
- 01/09/2020138,851 mi+165 mi
- 24/08/2021144,380 mi+5,529 mi
- 23/08/2022152,200 mi+7,820 mi
- 31/08/2022152,481 mi+281 mi
- 24/08/2023160,683 mi+8,202 mi
Average of roughly 8,049 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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