2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RY57 CVU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28/01/2008. Recorded mileage 123,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
RY57 CVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2023
- 123,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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RY57 CVU Mileage History
- 03/10/2022120,237 mi
- 03/10/2022120,237 mi
- 28/10/2023123,377 mi+3,140 mi
- 11/11/2023123,405 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 2,864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RY57 CVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (RY57 CVU) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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