2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PA02 TAT
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2008. Recorded mileage 179,199 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
PA02 TAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 179,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PA02 TAT Mileage History
- 18/03/2023153,626 mi
- 13/03/2024161,071 mi+7,445 mi
- 14/03/2024161,072 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/2025170,217 mi+9,145 mi
- 17/03/2026179,199 mi+8,982 mi
Average of roughly 8,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PA02 TAT 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 (PA02 TAT) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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