2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YB08 VPD
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/06/2008. Recorded mileage 125,968 miles. MOT valid until 15/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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
- 1995cc
YB08 VPD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 125,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YB08 VPD Mileage History
- 24/05/201137,681 mi
- 24/05/201244,387 mi+6,706 mi
- 05/06/201351,998 mi+7,611 mi
- 03/06/201457,951 mi+5,953 mi
- 30/06/201564,636 mi+6,685 mi
- 18/07/201678,423 mi+13,787 mi
- 27/07/201678,593 mi+170 mi
- 30/08/201789,393 mi+10,800 mi
- 30/08/201789,393 mi
- 26/09/201898,100 mi+8,707 mi
- 08/10/201898,414 mi+314 mi
- 15/05/2020101,807 mi+3,393 mi
- 11/02/2022103,967 mi+2,160 mi
- 20/02/2023108,831 mi+4,864 mi
- 06/03/2023109,065 mi+234 mi
- 06/02/2024112,801 mi+3,736 mi
- 06/02/2024112,807 mi+6 mi
- 11/03/2025117,908 mi+5,101 mi
- 20/03/2025118,043 mi+135 mi
- 05/02/2026125,810 mi+7,767 mi
- 16/02/2026125,968 mi+158 mi
Average of roughly 5,991 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
YB08 VPD 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 (YB08 VPD) between May 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several bulges on inner wall (5.”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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