2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YKZ 1482
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 137,014 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YKZ 1482 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 137,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YKZ 1482 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YKZ 1482) between July 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YKZ 1482 Mileage History
- 29/07/2022219,561 km
- 28/02/2023220,357 km+796 km
- 08/11/2024137,014 mi
Average of roughly -36,194 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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