2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC58 RKO
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 137,840 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,840 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YC58 RKO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 137,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC58 RKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YC58 RKO) between October 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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))”; “Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
YC58 RKO Mileage History
- 21/10/201125,954 mi
- 27/10/201232,199 mi+6,245 mi
- 02/11/201232,199 mi
- 06/11/201344,656 mi+12,457 mi
- 08/11/201344,656 mi
- 13/10/201560,741 mi+16,085 mi
- 09/11/201666,269 mi+5,528 mi
- 10/08/201781,048 mi+14,779 mi
- 18/09/201895,931 mi+14,883 mi
- 18/09/201895,931 mi
- 17/09/2019106,470 mi+10,539 mi
- 19/09/2019106,470 mi
- 18/09/2020118,387 mi+11,917 mi
- 20/09/2021124,680 mi+6,293 mi
- 20/09/2021124,680 mi
- 20/09/2022129,746 mi+5,066 mi
- 11/07/2024134,460 mi+4,714 mi
- 29/11/2025137,840 mi+3,380 mi
Average of roughly 7,930 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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