2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OV08 XDL
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 137,411 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OV08 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 137,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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OV08 XDL Mileage History
- 04/06/2024116,422 mi
- 20/06/2024116,860 mi+438 mi
- 11/11/2025137,407 mi+20,547 mi
- 25/11/2025137,411 mi+4 mi
- 27/11/2025137,411 mi
Average of roughly 14,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV08 XDL 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 (OV08 XDL) between June 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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