2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF58 LSN
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 162,694 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
YF58 LSN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 162,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YF58 LSN Mileage History
- 05/12/201140,395 mi
- 02/05/201242,814 mi+2,419 mi
- 09/07/201360,349 mi+17,535 mi
- 09/07/201360,349 mi
- 16/04/201472,283 mi+11,934 mi
- 16/12/201594,912 mi+22,629 mi
- 22/12/2016110,442 mi+15,530 mi
- 22/12/2016110,442 mi
- 08/12/2017120,372 mi+9,930 mi
- 11/12/2018130,148 mi+9,776 mi
- 19/12/2019138,876 mi+8,728 mi
- 20/12/2019138,917 mi+41 mi
- 02/02/2021142,213 mi+3,296 mi
- 02/02/2021142,213 mi
- 01/02/2022144,288 mi+2,075 mi
- 03/02/2022144,307 mi+19 mi
- 03/02/2023151,878 mi+7,571 mi
- 04/02/2023151,901 mi+23 mi
- 26/01/2024156,921 mi+5,020 mi
- 30/09/2025162,694 mi+5,773 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YF58 LSN 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 (YF58 LSN) between December 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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