2008 BMW 3 Series Diesel · SC08 XNU
2008 BMW 3 Series (diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 210,244 miles. MOT valid until 26 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 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SC08 XNU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 210,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC08 XNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (SC08 XNU) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC08 XNU Mileage History
- 13/06/201146,931 mi
- 19/06/201256,333 mi+9,402 mi
- 07/03/201360,288 mi+3,955 mi
- 09/02/201581,420 mi+21,132 mi
- 19/10/201589,352 mi+7,932 mi
- 21/10/2016101,255 mi+11,903 mi
- 23/01/2018117,393 mi+16,138 mi
- 09/03/2019132,044 mi+14,651 mi
- 01/04/2020144,589 mi+12,545 mi
- 30/03/2021151,524 mi+6,935 mi
- 08/06/2022164,122 mi+12,598 mi
- 13/06/2022164,131 mi+9 mi
- 29/08/2023177,285 mi+13,154 mi
- 29/08/2023177,285 mi
- 26/02/2025188,479 mi+11,194 mi
- 19/03/2025188,702 mi+223 mi
- 28/05/2026210,244 mi+21,542 mi
Average of roughly 10,919 miles per year across 17 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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