2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · R19 RAL
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2008. Recorded mileage 123,595 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,595 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
R19 RAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 123,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R19 RAL Mileage History
- 16/06/2023109,687 mi
- 20/06/2024115,574 mi+5,887 mi
- 26/06/2025119,611 mi+4,037 mi
- 26/06/2025119,611 mi
- 28/07/2026123,595 mi+3,984 mi
Average of roughly 4,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R19 RAL 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 (R19 RAL) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R19R Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R19RAL.
AUDI
Q7 SLN BLK ED 55TFSI MHEV QT A
MINI
COOPER
MINI
COOPER
PEUGEOT
3008 GT S/S PHEV 4X4 AUTO
JAGUAR
XF
VOLVO
XC60 + B4 MHEV AWD AUTO
FORD
PUMA ST-LINE MHEV
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER V8 AUTO
SEAT
IBIZA
AUDI
Q3
VAUXHALL
CROSSLAND X ELITE TURBO AUTO
BMW
3 SERIES