2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · ST08 EEB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 105,561 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,561 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.
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.
ST08 EEB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
- 105,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST08 EEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (ST08 EEB) between March 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ST08 EEB Mileage History
- 22/03/201135,885 mi
- 30/03/201243,974 mi+8,089 mi
- 29/04/201351,574 mi+7,600 mi
- 31/07/201459,298 mi+7,724 mi
- 01/08/201459,298 mi
- 20/07/201570,819 mi+11,521 mi
- 05/08/201679,465 mi+8,646 mi
- 06/08/201679,466 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/201787,544 mi+8,078 mi
- 10/08/201787,548 mi+4 mi
- 31/10/201889,969 mi+2,421 mi
- 31/10/201889,971 mi+2 mi
- 04/03/202091,886 mi+1,915 mi
- 25/03/202195,602 mi+3,716 mi
- 22/03/202299,060 mi+3,458 mi
- 23/03/202299,064 mi+4 mi
- 23/03/2023105,561 mi+6,497 mi
- 23/03/2023105,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,805 miles per year across 18 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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