2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PIW 6333
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 208,388 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 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 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
PIW 6333 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 208,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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PIW 6333 Mileage History
- 10/05/201188,799 mi
- 04/05/2012100,507 mi+11,708 mi
- 02/05/2013112,816 mi+12,309 mi
- 26/08/2014123,639 mi+10,823 mi
- 28/08/2014123,645 mi+6 mi
- 20/08/2015130,719 mi+7,074 mi
- 27/08/2015130,780 mi+61 mi
- 30/09/2016141,973 mi+11,193 mi
- 23/11/2017241,972 km
- 10/12/2018262,576 km+20,604 km
- 16/11/2019169,003 mi
- 09/12/2020275,165 km
- 13/12/2021175,054 mi
- 22/02/2023186,332 mi+11,278 mi
- 07/03/2024192,341 mi+6,009 mi
- 11/03/2025200,006 mi+7,665 mi
- 15/09/2025202,639 mi+2,633 mi
- 08/09/2026208,388 mi+5,749 mi
Average of roughly 7,800 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PIW 6333 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (PIW 6333) between May 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”.
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