2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR08 DFV
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 156,932 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 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 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,932 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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LR08 DFV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 156,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 DFV 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 (LR08 DFV) between April 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
LR08 DFV Mileage History
- 01/04/201144,186 mi
- 03/04/201259,370 mi+15,184 mi
- 18/07/201376,771 mi+17,401 mi
- 13/09/2014108,188 mi+31,417 mi
- 16/09/2015121,310 mi+13,122 mi
- 18/09/2015121,310 mi
- 14/09/2016126,072 mi+4,762 mi
- 14/09/2016126,072 mi
- 11/09/2017128,299 mi+2,227 mi
- 31/08/2018132,432 mi+4,133 mi
- 16/09/2019136,924 mi+4,492 mi
- 16/09/2019136,924 mi
- 31/08/2020138,768 mi+1,844 mi
- 26/08/2021140,533 mi+1,765 mi
- 10/09/2022143,586 mi+3,053 mi
- 08/09/2023146,938 mi+3,352 mi
- 20/08/2024149,964 mi+3,026 mi
- 20/08/2024149,964 mi
- 13/09/2025153,770 mi+3,806 mi
- 28/08/2026156,932 mi+3,162 mi
Average of roughly 7,317 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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