2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RJ58 FSN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 159,284 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,284 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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RJ58 FSN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 159,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ58 FSN 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 (RJ58 FSN) between October 2011 and April 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
RJ58 FSN Mileage History
- 14/10/201158,994 mi
- 14/10/201158,994 mi
- 18/10/201280,031 mi+21,037 mi
- 16/10/201384,107 mi+4,076 mi
- 15/10/201488,158 mi+4,051 mi
- 15/10/201592,071 mi+3,913 mi
- 04/10/201697,690 mi+5,619 mi
- 04/10/201697,690 mi
- 19/10/2017105,571 mi+7,881 mi
- 19/10/2017105,571 mi
- 04/10/2018113,924 mi+8,353 mi
- 21/12/2018115,543 mi+1,619 mi
- 16/12/2019125,994 mi+10,451 mi
- 16/12/2019125,994 mi
- 18/12/2020136,648 mi+10,654 mi
- 16/12/2021140,895 mi+4,247 mi
- 16/12/2021140,899 mi+4 mi
- 16/11/2022145,275 mi+4,376 mi
- 01/12/2023153,327 mi+8,052 mi
- 01/04/2025159,284 mi+5,957 mi
Average of roughly 7,448 miles per year across 20 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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