2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · W1 BDW
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 100,509 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
W1 BDW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 100,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W1 BDW Mileage History
- 13/07/201128,018 mi
- 24/07/201236,153 mi+8,135 mi
- 24/07/201343,868 mi+7,715 mi
- 16/07/201450,984 mi+7,116 mi
- 29/07/201557,320 mi+6,336 mi
- 22/07/201662,290 mi+4,970 mi
- 14/07/201767,613 mi+5,323 mi
- 06/07/201872,468 mi+4,855 mi
- 19/07/201976,894 mi+4,426 mi
- 29/07/202081,035 mi+4,141 mi
- 28/07/202185,720 mi+4,685 mi
- 14/07/202291,013 mi+5,293 mi
- 19/07/202394,144 mi+3,131 mi
- 04/07/202496,387 mi+2,243 mi
- 03/07/202598,151 mi+1,764 mi
- 09/07/2026100,509 mi+2,358 mi
Average of roughly 4,836 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
W1 BDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (W1 BDW) between July 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 24 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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.
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