2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RF57 UTK
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 161,155 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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RF57 UTK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2024
- 161,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF57 UTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (RF57 UTK) between April 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RF57 UTK Mileage History
- 29/04/2022121,861 mi
- 20/05/2023139,130 mi+17,269 mi
- 19/12/2024161,155 mi+22,025 mi
Average of roughly 14,871 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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