2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · PY57 KUT
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 146,341 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY57 KUT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 146,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY57 KUT 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 (PY57 KUT) between January 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 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 (39 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))”.
PY57 KUT Mileage History
- 21/01/201139,958 mi
- 02/02/201251,808 mi+11,850 mi
- 07/02/201251,813 mi+5 mi
- 17/01/201362,263 mi+10,450 mi
- 19/10/201369,950 mi+7,687 mi
- 16/10/201482,063 mi+12,113 mi
- 16/10/201482,063 mi
- 24/10/201588,851 mi+6,788 mi
- 31/10/201588,859 mi+8 mi
- 03/11/201695,340 mi+6,481 mi
- 27/10/2017102,580 mi+7,240 mi
- 27/10/2017102,580 mi
- 11/05/2018105,305 mi+2,725 mi
- 11/05/2018105,305 mi
- 29/05/2019112,414 mi+7,109 mi
- 24/11/2020119,499 mi+7,085 mi
- 25/11/2020119,499 mi
- 24/11/2021123,181 mi+3,682 mi
- 03/03/2023127,220 mi+4,039 mi
- 06/03/2024129,435 mi+2,215 mi
- 23/08/2024129,441 mi+6 mi
- 22/08/2025137,134 mi+7,693 mi
- 27/08/2026146,341 mi+9,207 mi
Average of roughly 6,820 miles per year across 23 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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