2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SH08 RTX
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/05/2008. Recorded mileage 116,910 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SH08 RTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2023
- 116,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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SH08 RTX Mileage History
- 24/11/2021111,395 mi
- 26/11/2021111,395 mi
- 14/11/2022133,965 mi+22,570 mi
- 15/11/2022113,965 mi-20,000 mi
- 19/11/2023116,910 mi+2,945 mi
Average of roughly 2,779 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SH08 RTX 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 (SH08 RTX) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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