2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · WM08 LML
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 141,605 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,605 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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WM08 LML Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2023
- 141,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 LML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (WM08 LML) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2023 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: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WM08 LML Mileage History
- 14/12/2021124,778 mi
- 05/12/2022133,990 mi+9,212 mi
- 09/12/2022133,991 mi+1 mi
- 12/12/2023141,605 mi+7,614 mi
- 15/12/2023141,605 mi
Average of roughly 8,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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