2008 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · Y5 PAS
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 73,558 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y5 PAS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 73,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y5 PAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (Y5 PAS) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 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 (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
Y5 PAS Mileage History
- 17/05/201120,227 mi
- 15/05/201227,058 mi+6,831 mi
- 10/04/201332,490 mi+5,432 mi
- 02/04/201437,950 mi+5,460 mi
- 04/04/201438,000 mi+50 mi
- 02/04/201542,335 mi+4,335 mi
- 02/03/201645,691 mi+3,356 mi
- 06/03/201751,387 mi+5,696 mi
- 09/03/201751,419 mi+32 mi
- 10/04/201858,283 mi+6,864 mi
- 15/03/201961,304 mi+3,021 mi
- 20/03/202066,468 mi+5,164 mi
- 23/03/202066,493 mi+25 mi
- 23/03/202167,637 mi+1,144 mi
- 23/03/202167,637 mi
- 29/03/202269,951 mi+2,314 mi
- 15/03/202371,268 mi+1,317 mi
- 04/04/202471,711 mi+443 mi
- 04/04/202471,713 mi+2 mi
- 25/03/202572,481 mi+768 mi
- 17/03/202673,558 mi+1,077 mi
Average of roughly 3,595 miles per year across 21 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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