2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · Y28 FFS
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 248,973 miles. MOT valid until 17/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,973 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
Y28 FFS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 248,973 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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Y28 FFS Mileage History
- 04/07/2022200,917 mi
- 24/06/2023215,743 mi+14,826 mi
- 17/06/2025235,689 mi+19,946 mi
- 18/03/2026248,973 mi+13,284 mi
Average of roughly 12,974 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y28 FFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (Y28 FFS) between July 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture marked yellow (1.1.11 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed insufficient oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
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