2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YF58 FJY
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 135,530 miles. MOT valid until 02 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 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
YF58 FJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 135,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF58 FJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YF58 FJY) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YF58 FJY Mileage History
- 03/06/2023120,390 mi
- 31/05/2024127,391 mi+7,001 mi
- 04/06/2024127,402 mi+11 mi
- 28/05/2025134,286 mi+6,884 mi
- 15/05/2026135,530 mi+1,244 mi
Average of roughly 5,135 miles per year across 5 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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