2008 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MD57 XLU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 143,172 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MD57 XLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 143,172 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.
MD57 XLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (MD57 XLU) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MD57 XLU Mileage History
- 02/11/2021121,946 mi
- 31/10/2022127,283 mi+5,337 mi
- 04/04/2024134,655 mi+7,372 mi
- 04/04/2024134,655 mi
- 26/09/2025143,172 mi+8,517 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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