2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WK08 LAO
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 126,347 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,347 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.
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.
WK08 LAO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2025
- 126,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK08 LAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (WK08 LAO) between June 2011 and February 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
WK08 LAO Mileage History
- 15/06/201135,992 mi
- 21/06/201243,663 mi+7,671 mi
- 24/07/201355,939 mi+12,276 mi
- 30/07/201356,007 mi+68 mi
- 19/07/201464,503 mi+8,496 mi
- 22/07/201464,589 mi+86 mi
- 18/07/201573,980 mi+9,391 mi
- 25/07/201573,980 mi
- 28/07/201683,480 mi+9,500 mi
- 28/07/201791,384 mi+7,904 mi
- 30/07/201898,417 mi+7,033 mi
- 30/07/201898,417 mi
- 01/08/2019103,400 mi+4,983 mi
- 29/07/2020106,086 mi+2,686 mi
- 29/07/2020106,086 mi
- 04/10/2021110,464 mi+4,378 mi
- 01/12/2022118,365 mi+7,901 mi
- 04/12/2023118,254 mi-111 mi
- 02/02/2025126,347 mi+8,093 mi
Average of roughly 6,625 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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