2008 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · NH08 PAO
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 95,088 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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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NH08 PAO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 16/01/2026
- 95,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 PAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (NH08 PAO) between May 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NH08 PAO Mileage History
- 06/05/201137,194 mi
- 30/03/201246,238 mi+9,044 mi
- 12/09/201249,426 mi+3,188 mi
- 21/08/201358,262 mi+8,836 mi
- 06/09/201467,055 mi+8,793 mi
- 07/09/201577,738 mi+10,683 mi
- 09/09/201680,580 mi+2,842 mi
- 12/09/201680,000 mi-580 mi
- 19/10/201782,559 mi+2,559 mi
- 05/11/201885,143 mi+2,584 mi
- 06/11/201885,143 mi
- 22/10/201987,711 mi+2,568 mi
- 29/10/202088,815 mi+1,104 mi
- 04/11/202189,778 mi+963 mi
- 09/11/202289,918 mi+140 mi
- 22/12/202289,918 mi
- 18/12/202390,441 mi+523 mi
- 05/01/202490,441 mi
- 24/01/202591,277 mi+836 mi
- 24/01/202591,277 mi
- 16/01/202695,088 mi+3,811 mi
Average of roughly 3,938 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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