2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MK08 WBL
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 153,233 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. 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 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK08 WBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 153,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MK08 WBL Mileage History
- 21/09/2022124,781 mi
- 28/10/2023134,729 mi+9,948 mi
- 04/11/2024147,076 mi+12,347 mi
- 05/11/2024147,157 mi+81 mi
- 05/11/2025153,233 mi+6,076 mi
Average of roughly 9,106 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK08 WBL 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 (MK08 WBL) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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