2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LM08 UME
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 45,484 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,484 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.
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LM08 UME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 45,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM08 UME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LM08 UME) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LM08 UME Mileage History
- 22/11/202139,270 mi
- 18/11/202240,440 mi+1,170 mi
- 22/11/202341,680 mi+1,240 mi
- 20/11/202442,560 mi+880 mi
- 19/11/202545,484 mi+2,924 mi
Average of roughly 1,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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