2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · RY57 UGA
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 116,167 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
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RY57 UGA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2024
- 116,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 UGA 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 UGA) between February 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”.
RY57 UGA Mileage History
- 07/02/2022108,430 mi
- 11/05/2023111,942 mi+3,512 mi
- 13/05/2023111,946 mi+4 mi
- 24/06/2024116,167 mi+4,221 mi
Average of roughly 3,255 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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