2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YR08 XHX
2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 163,651 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
YR08 XHX Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 163,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 3 Series (YR08 XHX) between March 2011 and August 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 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 (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)”.
YR08 XHX Mileage History
- 11/03/201165,022 mi
- 06/08/201277,168 mi+12,146 mi
- 31/07/201388,838 mi+11,670 mi
- 15/08/201496,897 mi+8,059 mi
- 16/08/201496,897 mi
- 04/08/2015105,017 mi+8,120 mi
- 11/08/2015105,150 mi+133 mi
- 08/08/2016110,961 mi+5,811 mi
- 05/08/2017117,035 mi+6,074 mi
- 03/08/2018124,429 mi+7,394 mi
- 16/08/2019132,279 mi+7,850 mi
- 27/08/2020138,489 mi+6,210 mi
- 01/09/2021146,035 mi+7,546 mi
- 26/08/2022153,431 mi+7,396 mi
- 23/08/2023163,604 mi+10,173 mi
- 24/08/2023163,651 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 7,919 miles per year across 16 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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