2008 BMW 320I SE 2.0L Petrol · LW57 BYM
2008 BMW 320I SE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 222,046 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 320I SE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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LW57 BYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/07/2026
- 222,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LW57 BYM Mileage History
- 20/01/2023314,072 km
- 03/05/2024206,628 mi
- 19/05/2025216,473 mi+9,845 mi
- 07/06/2025216,863 mi+390 mi
- 09/07/2026222,046 mi+5,183 mi
Average of roughly -26,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LW57 BYM 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 320I Se (LW57 BYM) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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