2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LR08 AEY
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 246,256 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 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 07 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,256 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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LR08 AEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2023
- 246,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 AEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (LR08 AEY) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LR08 AEY Mileage History
- 22/10/2021216,995 mi
- 22/10/2021216,995 mi
- 25/10/2022233,078 mi+16,083 mi
- 09/10/2023246,256 mi+13,178 mi
Average of roughly 14,907 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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