2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YA08 UTB
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 160,510 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA08 UTB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 160,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA08 UTB 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 (YA08 UTB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”.
YA08 UTB Mileage History
- 13/09/2023139,669 mi
- 14/09/2023139,679 mi+10 mi
- 27/09/2024149,029 mi+9,350 mi
- 13/09/2025160,510 mi+11,481 mi
- 13/09/2025160,510 mi
Average of roughly 10,413 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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