2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA08 HLC
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,172 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA08 HLC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 115,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 HLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (MA08 HLC) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
MA08 HLC Mileage History
- 10/03/201115,141 mi
- 24/04/201220,597 mi+5,456 mi
- 21/05/201323,757 mi+3,160 mi
- 19/05/201425,964 mi+2,207 mi
- 24/04/201529,222 mi+3,258 mi
- 09/05/201639,211 mi+9,989 mi
- 15/05/201752,348 mi+13,137 mi
- 17/05/201864,333 mi+11,985 mi
- 23/04/201977,613 mi+13,280 mi
- 24/04/201977,613 mi
- 10/07/202080,659 mi+3,046 mi
- 17/07/202080,660 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202182,521 mi+1,861 mi
- 06/06/202285,691 mi+3,170 mi
- 10/05/202394,592 mi+8,901 mi
- 29/05/2024101,982 mi+7,390 mi
- 27/05/2025108,469 mi+6,487 mi
- 04/06/2025108,628 mi+159 mi
- 02/06/2026115,172 mi+6,544 mi
- 02/06/2026115,172 mi
Average of roughly 6,568 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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