2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SP58 WEA
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 141,034 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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.
SP58 WEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
- 141,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP58 WEA 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 (SP58 WEA) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
SP58 WEA Mileage History
- 09/05/2023132,063 mi
- 09/05/2024137,583 mi+5,520 mi
- 09/05/2024137,583 mi
- 01/05/2025141,033 mi+3,450 mi
- 02/05/2025141,034 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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