2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SO08 FGE
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19/07/2008. Recorded mileage 70,498 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1995cc
SO08 FGE Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2023
- 70,498 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.
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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SO08 FGE Mileage History
- 28/06/201117,055 mi
- 29/06/201223,747 mi+6,692 mi
- 03/07/201327,651 mi+3,904 mi
- 07/07/201431,219 mi+3,568 mi
- 13/10/201432,115 mi+896 mi
- 01/10/201535,270 mi+3,155 mi
- 04/10/201637,462 mi+2,192 mi
- 09/10/201738,676 mi+1,214 mi
- 02/10/201840,201 mi+1,525 mi
- 26/09/201942,562 mi+2,361 mi
- 26/09/201942,562 mi
- 03/10/202044,311 mi+1,749 mi
- 08/10/202158,107 mi+13,796 mi
- 30/05/202262,987 mi+4,880 mi
- 18/08/202370,498 mi+7,511 mi
Average of roughly 4,402 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 FGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (SO08 FGE) between June 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2023 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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