2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RV08 WZP
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 26/03/2008. Recorded mileage 121,094 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 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,094 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
RV08 WZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 09/06/2026
- 121,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted 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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RV08 WZP Mileage History
- 17/07/202391,431 mi
- 24/07/202391,455 mi+24 mi
- 21/06/202498,096 mi+6,641 mi
- 07/06/2025108,975 mi+10,879 mi
- 09/06/2026121,094 mi+12,119 mi
Average of roughly 10,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV08 WZP 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 (RV08 WZP) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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