2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · P51 MSC
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 164,331 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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.
P51 MSC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 164,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P51 MSC Mileage History
- 01/03/201126,334 mi
- 02/11/201132,185 mi+5,851 mi
- 09/10/201240,910 mi+8,725 mi
- 17/10/201348,839 mi+7,929 mi
- 17/10/201348,842 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/201456,556 mi+7,714 mi
- 07/09/201564,230 mi+7,674 mi
- 07/09/201675,686 mi+11,456 mi
- 04/09/201783,173 mi+7,487 mi
- 26/08/201891,392 mi+8,219 mi
- 07/03/201994,490 mi+3,098 mi
- 04/03/2020113,127 mi+18,637 mi
- 23/07/2020114,186 mi+1,059 mi
- 26/07/2021131,753 mi+17,567 mi
- 26/07/2021131,753 mi
- 16/02/2023132,925 mi+1,172 mi
- 17/02/2023132,925 mi
- 20/02/2024145,843 mi+12,918 mi
- 04/03/2024145,843 mi
- 26/03/2025156,634 mi+10,791 mi
- 31/03/2025156,634 mi
- 02/04/2026164,188 mi+7,554 mi
- 07/04/2026164,331 mi+143 mi
Average of roughly 9,138 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P51 MSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (P51 MSC) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Banana Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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