2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WR08 YAY
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 May 2008. Recorded mileage 125,693 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WR08 YAY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 125,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WR08 YAY Mileage History
- 06/05/201123,283 mi
- 25/05/201123,286 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/201232,777 mi+9,491 mi
- 24/05/201232,777 mi
- 23/05/201340,988 mi+8,211 mi
- 23/05/201447,727 mi+6,739 mi
- 21/05/201556,380 mi+8,653 mi
- 18/05/201664,204 mi+7,824 mi
- 18/05/201664,206 mi+2 mi
- 22/05/201772,646 mi+8,440 mi
- 26/04/201876,990 mi+4,344 mi
- 17/12/201879,913 mi+2,923 mi
- 17/12/201879,913 mi
- 20/11/201988,995 mi+9,082 mi
- 14/12/202098,734 mi+9,739 mi
- 15/12/2021109,477 mi+10,743 mi
- 24/11/2022118,746 mi+9,269 mi
- 11/12/2023119,944 mi+1,198 mi
- 18/11/2024122,941 mi+2,997 mi
- 21/11/2024122,968 mi+27 mi
- 17/11/2025125,690 mi+2,722 mi
- 19/11/2025125,693 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,043 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
WR08 YAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (WR08 YAY) between May 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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