2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC08 BFN
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,111 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 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 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,111 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.
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YC08 BFN Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 151,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 BFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC08 BFN) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC08 BFN Mileage History
- 28/03/201128,124 mi
- 05/04/201235,170 mi+7,046 mi
- 14/02/201340,120 mi+4,950 mi
- 05/02/201451,437 mi+11,317 mi
- 11/02/201560,228 mi+8,791 mi
- 11/02/201560,229 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/201667,719 mi+7,490 mi
- 09/02/201667,719 mi
- 19/01/201776,658 mi+8,939 mi
- 27/01/201883,561 mi+6,903 mi
- 30/01/201883,569 mi+8 mi
- 02/02/201883,641 mi+72 mi
- 02/02/201883,641 mi
- 17/01/201990,358 mi+6,717 mi
- 17/01/201990,358 mi
- 13/01/202097,515 mi+7,157 mi
- 13/01/202097,515 mi
- 18/01/2021102,544 mi+5,029 mi
- 04/02/2022110,194 mi+7,650 mi
- 05/02/2022110,194 mi
- 28/03/2023119,222 mi+9,028 mi
- 04/04/2023119,222 mi
- 03/04/2024130,052 mi+10,830 mi
- 06/04/2024130,055 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/2025133,968 mi+3,913 mi
- 07/06/2025133,968 mi
- 04/06/2026151,111 mi+17,143 mi
- 04/06/2026151,111 mi
Average of roughly 8,098 miles per year across 28 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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