2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VU58 HBH
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 138,222 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,222 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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VU58 HBH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 138,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU58 HBH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (VU58 HBH) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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