2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · OV58 HFL
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 193,882 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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OV58 HFL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 193,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV58 HFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (OV58 HFL) between October 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))”.
OV58 HFL Mileage History
- 07/10/201191,540 mi
- 22/10/2012101,459 mi+9,919 mi
- 25/10/2012101,588 mi+129 mi
- 23/10/2013109,880 mi+8,292 mi
- 24/10/2013109,924 mi+44 mi
- 20/10/2014117,091 mi+7,167 mi
- 21/10/2014117,125 mi+34 mi
- 23/07/2015123,240 mi+6,115 mi
- 14/07/2016130,528 mi+7,288 mi
- 03/07/2017136,466 mi+5,938 mi
- 19/09/2018142,288 mi+5,822 mi
- 20/09/2018142,288 mi
- 30/09/2019149,495 mi+7,207 mi
- 02/10/2019149,508 mi+13 mi
- 21/09/2020154,907 mi+5,399 mi
- 23/09/2020154,909 mi+2 mi
- 24/08/2021159,676 mi+4,767 mi
- 25/08/2021159,676 mi
- 01/09/2022172,874 mi+13,198 mi
- 25/10/2022172,904 mi+30 mi
- 28/10/2022172,904 mi
- 25/10/2023183,280 mi+10,376 mi
- 15/10/2024188,744 mi+5,464 mi
- 18/10/2024188,744 mi
- 23/03/2026193,882 mi+5,138 mi
Average of roughly 7,078 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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