2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LP08 DMU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 141,476 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 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 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,476 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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LP08 DMU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 141,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 DMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LP08 DMU) between July 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
LP08 DMU Mileage History
- 08/07/201121,717 mi
- 26/06/201227,940 mi+6,223 mi
- 03/09/201343,288 mi+15,348 mi
- 23/10/201451,152 mi+7,864 mi
- 19/10/201561,358 mi+10,206 mi
- 07/11/201668,532 mi+7,174 mi
- 18/11/201774,822 mi+6,290 mi
- 16/11/201881,418 mi+6,596 mi
- 14/08/201987,129 mi+5,711 mi
- 18/08/202096,961 mi+9,832 mi
- 20/08/202096,961 mi
- 16/08/2021105,606 mi+8,645 mi
- 12/08/2022112,555 mi+6,949 mi
- 16/08/2023120,867 mi+8,312 mi
- 24/07/2024132,931 mi+12,064 mi
- 26/07/2024133,079 mi+148 mi
- 20/08/2025137,898 mi+4,819 mi
- 21/08/2025137,902 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/2026141,470 mi+3,568 mi
- 18/08/2026141,476 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,924 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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