2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LS08 DMU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 56,377 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 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 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,377 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.
LS08 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 56,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LS08 DMU Mileage History
- 06/10/202346,930 mi
- 13/10/202347,031 mi+101 mi
- 08/11/202453,067 mi+6,036 mi
- 01/05/202553,147 mi+80 mi
- 06/05/202656,377 mi+3,230 mi
Average of roughly 3,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS08 DMU 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 (LS08 DMU) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Headlamp insecure damaged /insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up to the right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicking up too the right (4.1.2 (c))”.
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