2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WN08 RFZ
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 108,820 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN08 RFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 108,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN08 RFZ 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 (WN08 RFZ) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 245/45/17 H (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WN08 RFZ Mileage History
- 04/11/2022100,337 mi
- 17/10/2023103,528 mi+3,191 mi
- 24/10/2023103,533 mi+5 mi
- 08/10/2024106,065 mi+2,532 mi
- 14/10/2025108,820 mi+2,755 mi
Average of roughly 2,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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