2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · OY58 ETV
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 184,870 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
OY58 ETV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 184,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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OY58 ETV Mileage History
- 17/09/2022169,254 mi
- 21/09/2022169,288 mi+34 mi
- 15/09/2023176,876 mi+7,588 mi
- 17/10/2024184,865 mi+7,989 mi
- 26/11/2024184,870 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY58 ETV 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 (OY58 ETV) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash cam (3”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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