2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YK08 GZB
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 242,294 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 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 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,294 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.
YK08 GZB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 242,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK08 GZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YK08 GZB) between February 2015 and July 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YK08 GZB Mileage History
- 17/02/2015112,872 mi
- 17/02/2015112,872 mi
- 16/02/2016127,570 mi+14,698 mi
- 20/02/2017141,522 mi+13,952 mi
- 22/01/2018154,156 mi+12,634 mi
- 18/02/2019172,536 mi+18,380 mi
- 18/02/2019172,536 mi
- 14/02/2020190,900 mi+18,364 mi
- 18/02/2021201,626 mi+10,726 mi
- 15/07/2022208,763 mi+7,137 mi
- 20/06/2023221,564 mi+12,801 mi
- 01/07/2024229,602 mi+8,038 mi
- 17/07/2025242,294 mi+12,692 mi
- 17/07/2025242,294 mi
Average of roughly 12,431 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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