2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · P29 WJH
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 165,565 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P29 WJH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 165,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P29 WJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (P29 WJH) between April 2011 and May 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”.
P29 WJH Mileage History
- 16/04/201136,659 mi
- 14/04/201250,114 mi+13,455 mi
- 14/04/201250,114 mi
- 15/07/201366,647 mi+16,533 mi
- 19/07/201366,651 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/201476,371 mi+9,720 mi
- 27/01/201580,367 mi+3,996 mi
- 24/05/201694,511 mi+14,144 mi
- 16/09/201697,325 mi+2,814 mi
- 27/04/2017102,377 mi+5,052 mi
- 18/07/2018109,629 mi+7,252 mi
- 20/07/2018109,646 mi+17 mi
- 19/07/2019116,470 mi+6,824 mi
- 19/07/2019116,470 mi
- 06/01/2021131,488 mi+15,018 mi
- 09/01/2021131,508 mi+20 mi
- 18/01/2022147,416 mi+15,908 mi
- 19/01/2022147,416 mi
- 26/04/2023160,318 mi+12,902 mi
- 01/05/2024165,565 mi+5,247 mi
Average of roughly 9,883 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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