2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · SO08 CMU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 115,513 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,513 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.
SO08 CMU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 115,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SO08 CMU Mileage History
- 02/07/201121,637 mi
- 02/07/201121,637 mi
- 11/06/201229,262 mi+7,625 mi
- 06/06/201333,995 mi+4,733 mi
- 18/11/201336,636 mi+2,641 mi
- 26/11/201444,082 mi+7,446 mi
- 13/11/201551,343 mi+7,261 mi
- 15/11/201660,544 mi+9,201 mi
- 16/11/201660,551 mi+7 mi
- 04/07/201763,569 mi+3,018 mi
- 19/05/201870,260 mi+6,691 mi
- 16/05/201971,866 mi+1,606 mi
- 18/05/201971,867 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/202073,037 mi+1,170 mi
- 12/05/202175,534 mi+2,497 mi
- 07/05/202280,087 mi+4,553 mi
- 12/05/202386,531 mi+6,444 mi
- 15/05/202494,308 mi+7,777 mi
- 21/04/2025102,187 mi+7,879 mi
- 11/05/2026115,513 mi+13,326 mi
Average of roughly 6,318 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 CMU 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 (SO08 CMU) between July 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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 (27 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)”.
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