2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · MA08 MXR
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 148,167 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
MA08 MXR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 148,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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MA08 MXR Mileage History
- 11/03/201123,869 mi
- 14/03/201123,871 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/201233,072 mi+9,201 mi
- 25/03/201345,318 mi+12,246 mi
- 28/01/201454,020 mi+8,702 mi
- 04/04/201571,542 mi+17,522 mi
- 21/10/201571,980 mi+438 mi
- 01/10/201679,582 mi+7,602 mi
- 30/09/201792,976 mi+13,394 mi
- 29/09/2018105,331 mi+12,355 mi
- 05/10/2019112,076 mi+6,745 mi
- 03/10/2020117,474 mi+5,398 mi
- 13/10/2021122,694 mi+5,220 mi
- 14/10/2021122,696 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/2022127,671 mi+4,975 mi
- 04/10/2023132,446 mi+4,775 mi
- 10/10/2024137,620 mi+5,174 mi
- 14/08/2025143,261 mi+5,641 mi
- 05/08/2026148,123 mi+4,862 mi
- 10/08/2026148,167 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 8,063 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
MA08 MXR 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 MXR) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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