2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LT08 FSN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 227,654 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT08 FSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 227,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT08 FSN 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 (LT08 FSN) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LT08 FSN Mileage History
- 25/01/2023218,442 mi
- 28/11/2023221,556 mi+3,114 mi
- 28/11/2023221,556 mi
- 25/11/2024225,126 mi+3,570 mi
- 27/11/2025227,654 mi+2,528 mi
Average of roughly 3,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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