2008 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YC08 YBF
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2008. Recorded mileage 117,977 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2497cc
YC08 YBF Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 117,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 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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YC08 YBF Mileage History
- 10/02/201122,703 mi
- 14/02/201232,584 mi+9,881 mi
- 15/02/201341,401 mi+8,817 mi
- 14/02/201451,967 mi+10,566 mi
- 11/02/201563,942 mi+11,975 mi
- 09/02/201676,104 mi+12,162 mi
- 08/02/201780,948 mi+4,844 mi
- 07/02/201884,176 mi+3,228 mi
- 07/02/201884,177 mi+1 mi
- 05/02/201986,304 mi+2,127 mi
- 05/02/201986,304 mi
- 22/01/202088,134 mi+1,830 mi
- 22/01/202088,164 mi+30 mi
- 11/02/202189,072 mi+908 mi
- 09/03/202290,611 mi+1,539 mi
- 03/04/202395,056 mi+4,445 mi
- 12/04/2024103,016 mi+7,960 mi
- 25/04/2025108,240 mi+5,224 mi
- 24/04/2026117,977 mi+9,737 mi
- 24/04/2026117,977 mi
Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YC08 YBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC08 YBF) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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