2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MA08 FZD
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2008. Recorded mileage 158,662 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2979cc
MA08 FZD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 158,662 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: Poor
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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MA08 FZD Mileage History
- 24/03/201145,131 mi
- 24/03/201145,131 mi
- 27/03/201262,962 mi+17,831 mi
- 26/03/201381,339 mi+18,377 mi
- 10/03/201485,176 mi+3,837 mi
- 20/03/201597,428 mi+12,252 mi
- 20/03/201597,428 mi
- 11/02/2016100,721 mi+3,293 mi
- 13/02/2017111,700 mi+10,979 mi
- 13/06/2018120,613 mi+8,913 mi
- 13/06/2018120,613 mi
- 07/06/2019126,442 mi+5,829 mi
- 20/11/2020141,205 mi+14,763 mi
- 23/11/2021148,542 mi+7,337 mi
- 15/03/2023158,662 mi+10,120 mi
- 15/03/2023158,662 mi
Average of roughly 9,480 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
MA08 FZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (MA08 FZD) between March 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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