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2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ML58 TFJ

ML58 TFJ

2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12/12/2008. Recorded mileage 97,096 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 16/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,096 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/05/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc

ML58 TFJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
  • 97,096 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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ULEZ Compliant
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ML58 TFJ Mileage History

  1. 30/12/202194,028 mi
  2. 16/03/202396,497 mi+2,469 mi
  3. 17/03/202396,499 mi+2 mi
  4. 18/05/202697,096 mi+597 mi

Average of roughly 700 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

ML58 TFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 18:31
MOT Analysis

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 (ML58 TFJ) between December 2021 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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