2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · LO08 YHS
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 104,535 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. 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 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,535 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.
LO08 YHS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 104,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 YHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LO08 YHS) between July 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LO08 YHS Mileage History
- 04/07/201143,340 mi
- 22/08/201256,007 mi+12,667 mi
- 16/08/201362,969 mi+6,962 mi
- 05/01/201563,070 mi+101 mi
- 22/02/201672,224 mi+9,154 mi
- 07/04/201781,125 mi+8,901 mi
- 07/04/201781,125 mi
- 30/05/201983,610 mi+2,485 mi
- 18/12/202089,927 mi+6,317 mi
- 19/12/202089,927 mi
- 03/02/202292,749 mi+2,822 mi
- 04/02/202292,749 mi
- 19/09/202398,811 mi+6,062 mi
- 22/09/202398,812 mi+1 mi
- 27/09/2024102,719 mi+3,907 mi
- 27/09/2024102,719 mi
- 28/07/2025104,535 mi+1,816 mi
Average of roughly 4,350 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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