2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO08 HNC
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 161,185 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO08 HNC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2023
- 161,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RO08 HNC Mileage History
- 26/11/2021142,357 mi
- 09/12/2021142,548 mi+191 mi
- 15/09/2022148,169 mi+5,621 mi
- 22/09/2022148,171 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2023161,185 mi+13,014 mi
Average of roughly 10,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO08 HNC 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 (RO08 HNC) between November 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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