2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YK08 MTF
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 119,857 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 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 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,857 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.
YK08 MTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 119,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YK08 MTF Mileage History
- 24/11/202194,273 mi
- 31/05/2023103,621 mi+9,348 mi
- 29/05/2024108,960 mi+5,339 mi
- 09/07/2025114,830 mi+5,870 mi
- 03/08/2026119,857 mi+5,027 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YK08 MTF 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 (YK08 MTF) between November 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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