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2008 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YS08 YXG

YS08 YXG

2008 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 258,202 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2008 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 20/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
258,202 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc

YS08 YXG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2025
  • 258,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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YS08 YXG Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2021240,431 mi
  2. 05/09/2022245,027 mi+4,596 mi
  3. 12/10/2023254,712 mi+9,685 mi
  4. 20/02/2025258,172 mi+3,460 mi
  5. 21/02/2025258,202 mi+30 mi

Average of roughly 5,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YS08 YXG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 09:13
MOT Analysis

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 (YS08 YXG) between September 2021 and February 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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