2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR08 OTZ
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 141,168 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR08 OTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 141,168 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 OTZ 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 OTZ) between August 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LR08 OTZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2021134,284 mi
- 17/10/2022138,167 mi+3,883 mi
- 16/10/2023139,942 mi+1,775 mi
- 17/10/2024144,119 mi+4,177 mi
- 22/10/2024141,168 mi-2,951 mi
Average of roughly 2,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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