2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · N3 CTP
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 126,252 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N3 CTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 126,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N3 CTP 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 (N3 CTP) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N3 CTP Mileage History
- 27/03/2024121,263 mi
- 28/03/2024121,268 mi+5 mi
- 18/03/2025123,321 mi+2,053 mi
- 18/03/2025123,321 mi
- 03/03/2026126,252 mi+2,931 mi
Average of roughly 2,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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