2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · R28 TDS
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 18/03/2008. Recorded mileage 189,112 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,112 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
R28 TDS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 189,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted 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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R28 TDS Mileage History
- 08/04/201129,346 mi
- 08/04/201129,346 mi
- 10/04/201237,974 mi+8,628 mi
- 04/12/201243,894 mi+5,920 mi
- 09/12/201353,334 mi+9,440 mi
- 30/05/201457,000 mi+3,666 mi
- 27/05/201565,036 mi+8,036 mi
- 20/05/201674,230 mi+9,194 mi
- 10/01/201778,395 mi+4,165 mi
- 30/06/201781,049 mi+2,654 mi
- 26/06/201889,689 mi+8,640 mi
- 15/05/201997,321 mi+7,632 mi
- 20/11/2020116,297 mi+18,976 mi
- 30/11/2020116,610 mi+313 mi
- 09/11/2021130,572 mi+13,962 mi
- 18/11/2022148,374 mi+17,802 mi
- 20/05/2023159,523 mi+11,149 mi
- 18/05/2024174,209 mi+14,686 mi
- 24/05/2025180,820 mi+6,611 mi
- 27/05/2026189,112 mi+8,292 mi
Average of roughly 10,557 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
R28 TDS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (R28 TDS) between April 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 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: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)”.
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