2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · VN08 VCV
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 113,814 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN08 VCV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 113,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 VCV 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 (VN08 VCV) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VN08 VCV Mileage History
- 13/06/201131,753 mi
- 07/06/201246,612 mi+14,859 mi
- 04/07/201354,519 mi+7,907 mi
- 20/05/201463,765 mi+9,246 mi
- 29/06/201570,203 mi+6,438 mi
- 21/06/201675,562 mi+5,359 mi
- 03/07/201781,738 mi+6,176 mi
- 11/07/201886,522 mi+4,784 mi
- 01/07/201993,598 mi+7,076 mi
- 06/07/202098,283 mi+4,685 mi
- 30/06/2021101,005 mi+2,722 mi
- 04/07/2022104,162 mi+3,157 mi
- 03/07/2023108,360 mi+4,198 mi
- 12/07/2023108,369 mi+9 mi
- 05/07/2024111,292 mi+2,923 mi
- 05/07/2024111,292 mi
- 17/06/2025112,227 mi+935 mi
- 08/07/2026113,814 mi+1,587 mi
Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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