2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MM08 KYU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 115,985 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2026. 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 05 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- 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.
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MM08 KYU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 115,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 KYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (MM08 KYU) between July 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30Y19 (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30Y19 (4.1.D.1b)”.
MM08 KYU Mileage History
- 05/07/201124,649 mi
- 07/07/201124,668 mi+19 mi
- 06/10/201126,773 mi+2,105 mi
- 07/10/201126,773 mi
- 13/10/201230,111 mi+3,338 mi
- 05/10/201334,397 mi+4,286 mi
- 21/10/201439,922 mi+5,525 mi
- 20/11/201546,607 mi+6,685 mi
- 21/11/201652,602 mi+5,995 mi
- 26/10/201760,400 mi+7,798 mi
- 27/10/201760,400 mi
- 02/11/201866,666 mi+6,266 mi
- 21/12/201866,817 mi+151 mi
- 16/12/201977,810 mi+10,993 mi
- 16/12/201977,810 mi
- 18/12/202080,444 mi+2,634 mi
- 26/01/202283,174 mi+2,730 mi
- 06/02/202390,471 mi+7,297 mi
- 06/02/202390,471 mi
- 23/01/2024100,114 mi+9,643 mi
- 04/02/2025115,985 mi+15,871 mi
- 04/02/2025115,985 mi
Average of roughly 6,722 miles per year across 22 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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