2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · RK08 FPZ
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 167,051 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,051 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
RK08 FPZ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 167,051 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RK08 FPZ Mileage History
- 12/04/201147,488 mi
- 21/04/201266,919 mi+19,431 mi
- 23/04/201267,020 mi+101 mi
- 06/04/201379,037 mi+12,017 mi
- 05/04/2014100,271 mi+21,234 mi
- 12/04/2014100,652 mi+381 mi
- 17/04/2015118,498 mi+17,846 mi
- 28/04/2016128,280 mi+9,782 mi
- 21/04/2017133,640 mi+5,360 mi
- 20/04/2018137,195 mi+3,555 mi
- 10/05/2019141,373 mi+4,178 mi
- 28/10/2020153,107 mi+11,734 mi
- 06/11/2020153,127 mi+20 mi
- 28/10/2021161,443 mi+8,316 mi
- 09/11/2022166,320 mi+4,877 mi
- 04/11/2024167,051 mi+731 mi
Average of roughly 8,813 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 FPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (RK08 FPZ) between April 2011 and November 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Brake performance not tested Due to pads being low (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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