2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YG08 BYK
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 158,657 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2993cc
YG08 BYK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 158,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YG08 BYK Mileage History
- 02/02/201127,577 mi
- 14/03/201232,946 mi+5,369 mi
- 12/02/201338,170 mi+5,224 mi
- 10/02/201448,962 mi+10,792 mi
- 20/02/201565,046 mi+16,084 mi
- 20/01/201679,934 mi+14,888 mi
- 01/02/201797,682 mi+17,748 mi
- 14/02/2018114,428 mi+16,746 mi
- 29/01/2019130,128 mi+15,700 mi
- 30/01/2019130,237 mi+109 mi
- 05/02/2020139,721 mi+9,484 mi
- 08/02/2021143,741 mi+4,020 mi
- 25/01/2022147,896 mi+4,155 mi
- 23/01/2023150,829 mi+2,933 mi
- 27/01/2023150,834 mi+5 mi
- 23/01/2024152,636 mi+1,802 mi
- 23/01/2024152,636 mi
- 18/02/2025155,306 mi+2,670 mi
- 18/02/2025155,306 mi
- 05/01/2026158,657 mi+3,351 mi
Average of roughly 8,783 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YG08 BYK 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 (YG08 BYK) between February 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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 (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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