2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC58 FMP
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 149,642 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC58 FMP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 149,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 FMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC58 FMP) between October 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YC58 FMP Mileage History
- 28/10/201125,521 mi
- 28/10/201125,521 mi
- 30/10/201236,037 mi+10,516 mi
- 30/10/201236,037 mi
- 30/10/201345,803 mi+9,766 mi
- 31/10/201455,316 mi+9,513 mi
- 17/07/201561,524 mi+6,208 mi
- 04/07/201668,764 mi+7,240 mi
- 02/08/201774,032 mi+5,268 mi
- 10/08/201879,773 mi+5,741 mi
- 05/08/201991,277 mi+11,504 mi
- 12/08/201991,467 mi+190 mi
- 15/08/2020102,487 mi+11,020 mi
- 14/08/2021110,294 mi+7,807 mi
- 17/08/2022122,765 mi+12,471 mi
- 17/08/2022122,765 mi
- 14/08/2023134,565 mi+11,800 mi
- 14/08/2023134,565 mi
- 02/08/2024138,204 mi+3,639 mi
- 06/08/2024138,208 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2025145,014 mi+6,806 mi
- 11/07/2025145,014 mi
- 26/08/2026149,642 mi+4,628 mi
- 26/08/2026149,642 mi
Average of roughly 8,370 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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