2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · R1 LXY
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 70,675 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2996cc
R1 LXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 70,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R1 LXY Mileage History
- 28/09/202362,369 mi
- 26/09/202466,772 mi+4,403 mi
- 26/09/202466,773 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202570,672 mi+3,899 mi
- 01/10/202570,675 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R1 LXY 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 (R1 LXY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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