2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RIG 6001
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 166,397 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 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 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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RIG 6001 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 166,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RIG 6001 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 (RIG 6001) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RIG 6001 Mileage History
- 27/01/2022134,770 mi
- 17/01/2023146,899 mi+12,129 mi
- 12/02/2024155,168 mi+8,269 mi
- 14/02/2025160,730 mi+5,562 mi
- 18/02/2026166,397 mi+5,667 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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