2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OY08 WYP
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 145,923 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 WYP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 145,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 WYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (OY08 WYP) between February 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
OY08 WYP Mileage History
- 08/02/201119,268 mi
- 07/02/201250,252 mi+30,984 mi
- 07/02/201250,252 mi
- 24/11/201271,308 mi+21,056 mi
- 20/11/201380,200 mi+8,892 mi
- 14/11/201487,369 mi+7,169 mi
- 20/11/201594,267 mi+6,898 mi
- 21/11/201698,383 mi+4,116 mi
- 16/11/2017101,822 mi+3,439 mi
- 21/11/2018105,440 mi+3,618 mi
- 21/11/2019109,716 mi+4,276 mi
- 25/11/2020112,058 mi+2,342 mi
- 24/11/2021113,520 mi+1,462 mi
- 06/05/2023114,217 mi+697 mi
- 06/05/2023114,217 mi
- 29/04/2024118,004 mi+3,787 mi
- 01/05/2025129,137 mi+11,133 mi
- 16/07/2026145,923 mi+16,786 mi
- 16/07/2026145,923 mi
Average of roughly 8,206 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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