2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · SO57 NHU
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 87,955 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO57 NHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 87,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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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SO57 NHU Mileage History
- 27/02/202387,179 mi
- 06/03/202487,501 mi+322 mi
- 18/03/202587,696 mi+195 mi
- 12/03/202687,953 mi+257 mi
- 12/03/202687,955 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO57 NHU 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 (SO57 NHU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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