2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R3 WLD
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 106,676 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 WLD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 106,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R3 WLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (R3 WLD) between September 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
R3 WLD Mileage History
- 27/09/201132,341 mi
- 12/01/201232,375 mi+34 mi
- 18/12/201242,554 mi+10,179 mi
- 07/01/201451,408 mi+8,854 mi
- 07/01/201557,947 mi+6,539 mi
- 25/01/201665,555 mi+7,608 mi
- 20/01/201770,414 mi+4,859 mi
- 09/01/201874,632 mi+4,218 mi
- 23/01/201981,507 mi+6,875 mi
- 21/01/202084,116 mi+2,609 mi
- 05/01/202187,133 mi+3,017 mi
- 10/01/202292,079 mi+4,946 mi
- 29/12/202296,964 mi+4,885 mi
- 17/01/2024100,163 mi+3,199 mi
- 15/01/2025103,448 mi+3,285 mi
- 12/01/2026106,632 mi+3,184 mi
- 15/01/2026106,676 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,198 miles per year across 17 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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