2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · M31 BDW
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 163,720 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,720 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
M31 BDW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 163,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M31 BDW Mileage History
- 28/05/201122,940 mi
- 03/10/201227,421 mi+4,481 mi
- 07/06/201434,421 mi+7,000 mi
- 19/08/201538,518 mi+4,097 mi
- 03/08/201640,443 mi+1,925 mi
- 10/08/201748,462 mi+8,019 mi
- 09/04/201851,266 mi+2,804 mi
- 03/04/201954,767 mi+3,501 mi
- 03/04/201954,767 mi
- 15/05/202063,422 mi+8,655 mi
- 02/06/202169,868 mi+6,446 mi
- 02/06/202278,367 mi+8,499 mi
- 29/05/202399,088 mi+20,721 mi
- 29/05/202399,088 mi
- 30/05/2024156,419 mi+57,331 mi
- 23/05/2025160,592 mi+4,173 mi
- 23/05/2025160,592 mi
- 29/05/2026163,708 mi+3,116 mi
- 08/06/2026163,720 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,366 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
M31 BDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (M31 BDW) between May 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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