2008 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YR08 XHU
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,522 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
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YR08 XHU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 119,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XHU 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 (YR08 XHU) between March 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
YR08 XHU Mileage History
- 18/03/201133,059 mi
- 24/04/201240,144 mi+7,085 mi
- 08/04/201360,705 mi+20,561 mi
- 09/04/201476,739 mi+16,034 mi
- 28/04/201589,391 mi+12,652 mi
- 22/04/201698,987 mi+9,596 mi
- 20/05/2017103,191 mi+4,204 mi
- 22/01/2018104,976 mi+1,785 mi
- 22/01/2018104,976 mi
- 17/08/2020116,058 mi+11,082 mi
- 19/08/2020116,059 mi+1 mi
- 01/09/2021119,048 mi+2,989 mi
- 30/09/2024119,522 mi+474 mi
- 30/09/2024119,522 mi
Average of roughly 6,386 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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