2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · LR08 HWN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,749 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 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 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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 HWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 89,749 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 HWN 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 (LR08 HWN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LR08 HWN Mileage History
- 10/12/202271,830 mi
- 28/12/202374,629 mi+2,799 mi
- 20/12/202480,212 mi+5,583 mi
- 24/12/202480,249 mi+37 mi
- 08/12/202589,749 mi+9,500 mi
Average of roughly 5,982 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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