2008 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · YC08 BXM
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2008. Recorded mileage 184,982 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- 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 BXM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 184,982 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.
YC08 BXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC08 BXM) between May 2011 and December 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 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 (29 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
YC08 BXM Mileage History
- 16/05/201131,728 mi
- 17/05/201131,959 mi+231 mi
- 18/10/201135,651 mi+3,692 mi
- 17/10/201256,415 mi+20,764 mi
- 17/10/201256,415 mi
- 28/08/201371,539 mi+15,124 mi
- 01/09/201485,332 mi+13,793 mi
- 02/09/201598,296 mi+12,964 mi
- 31/08/2016109,806 mi+11,510 mi
- 02/10/2017121,297 mi+11,491 mi
- 02/10/2017121,299 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/2018126,587 mi+5,288 mi
- 06/10/2018126,588 mi+1 mi
- 12/10/2019134,871 mi+8,283 mi
- 12/10/2019134,871 mi
- 08/10/2020142,020 mi+7,149 mi
- 09/10/2021151,752 mi+9,732 mi
- 09/10/2021151,752 mi
- 06/10/2022160,422 mi+8,670 mi
- 07/10/2022160,422 mi
- 07/10/2023172,944 mi+12,522 mi
- 12/12/2024184,982 mi+12,038 mi
Average of roughly 11,287 miles per year across 22 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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