2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SA58 MVH
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 91,900 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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SA58 MVH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 91,900 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.
SA58 MVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (SA58 MVH) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top in hal”.
SA58 MVH Mileage History
- 16/09/20115,423 mi
- 27/02/201310,077 mi+4,654 mi
- 24/02/201418,403 mi+8,326 mi
- 28/10/201425,384 mi+6,981 mi
- 21/10/201536,995 mi+11,611 mi
- 21/10/201536,995 mi
- 19/10/201645,135 mi+8,140 mi
- 31/10/201750,425 mi+5,290 mi
- 02/11/201750,435 mi+10 mi
- 18/10/201855,370 mi+4,935 mi
- 18/10/201855,370 mi
- 30/10/201958,940 mi+3,570 mi
- 03/11/202060,821 mi+1,881 mi
- 11/11/202060,813 mi-8 mi
- 28/10/202165,141 mi+4,328 mi
- 01/11/202165,141 mi
- 04/02/202377,599 mi+12,458 mi
- 01/06/202485,929 mi+8,330 mi
- 17/05/202587,819 mi+1,890 mi
- 09/05/202691,900 mi+4,081 mi
Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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