2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · WD57 EWR
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 106,381 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,381 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.
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WD57 EWR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2023
- 106,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD57 EWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (WD57 EWR) between April 2010 and October 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
WD57 EWR Mileage History
- 16/04/201018,875 mi
- 15/04/201120,691 mi+1,816 mi
- 12/04/201222,884 mi+2,193 mi
- 16/04/201222,972 mi+88 mi
- 05/04/201333,402 mi+10,430 mi
- 07/04/201444,186 mi+10,784 mi
- 25/03/201554,422 mi+10,236 mi
- 23/03/201665,931 mi+11,509 mi
- 18/04/201774,576 mi+8,645 mi
- 19/04/201774,579 mi+3 mi
- 12/04/201881,001 mi+6,422 mi
- 29/07/201985,578 mi+4,577 mi
- 07/08/201985,580 mi+2 mi
- 23/08/201985,580 mi
- 29/08/201985,626 mi+46 mi
- 03/09/202090,100 mi+4,474 mi
- 04/09/202195,008 mi+4,908 mi
- 15/09/2022101,903 mi+6,895 mi
- 25/09/2023106,380 mi+4,477 mi
- 07/10/2023106,381 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 20 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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