2008 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YW08 LHR
2008 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 205,228 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,228 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.
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.
YW08 LHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 205,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW08 LHR 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 (YW08 LHR) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YW08 LHR Mileage History
- 17/08/2022182,248 mi
- 16/08/2023191,716 mi+9,468 mi
- 13/08/2024197,023 mi+5,307 mi
- 19/08/2024197,095 mi+72 mi
- 31/07/2025205,228 mi+8,133 mi
Average of roughly 7,780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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