2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RK08 WJF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/03/2008. Recorded mileage 132,819 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
RK08 WJF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2023
- 132,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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 WJF Mileage History
- 04/03/201172,536 mi
- 04/03/201172,536 mi
- 14/05/201282,570 mi+10,034 mi
- 14/05/201282,570 mi
- 29/04/201389,237 mi+6,667 mi
- 29/04/201389,237 mi
- 18/10/2014108,650 mi+19,413 mi
- 23/10/2014108,757 mi+107 mi
- 03/11/2015115,892 mi+7,135 mi
- 12/10/2016120,548 mi+4,656 mi
- 30/10/2017125,554 mi+5,006 mi
- 01/11/2018129,316 mi+3,762 mi
- 11/11/2019129,427 mi+111 mi
- 27/11/2020129,432 mi+5 mi
- 30/12/2021130,517 mi+1,085 mi
- 21/02/2023132,804 mi+2,287 mi
- 22/02/2023132,819 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,035 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
RK08 WJF 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 (RK08 WJF) between March 2011 and February 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2023 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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