2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PA02 TAT
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 179,199 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 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 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,199 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.
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PA02 TAT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 179,199 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.
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.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (PA02 TAT) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 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: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
PA02 TAT Mileage History
- 04/07/201144,162 mi
- 27/06/201262,644 mi+18,482 mi
- 26/06/201377,242 mi+14,598 mi
- 16/07/201493,113 mi+15,871 mi
- 17/07/201493,113 mi
- 18/06/2015102,311 mi+9,198 mi
- 24/09/2015105,205 mi+2,894 mi
- 26/08/2016113,375 mi+8,170 mi
- 31/08/2016113,400 mi+25 mi
- 21/09/2017120,825 mi+7,425 mi
- 31/05/2019128,784 mi+7,959 mi
- 31/05/2019128,784 mi
- 27/11/2020139,996 mi+11,212 mi
- 27/11/2020139,996 mi
- 06/12/2021149,571 mi+9,575 mi
- 15/12/2021149,571 mi
- 06/03/2023153,608 mi+4,037 mi
- 18/03/2023153,626 mi+18 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 9,185 miles per year across 22 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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