2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · MA58 CWE
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 75,775 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,775 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MA58 CWE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2024
- 75,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA58 CWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (MA58 CWE) between October 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
MA58 CWE Mileage History
- 08/10/202170,396 mi
- 06/03/202372,089 mi+1,693 mi
- 07/03/202372,089 mi
- 24/02/202475,775 mi+3,686 mi
Average of roughly 2,261 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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