AJ08 YCW

2008 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2996 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 November 2018
Last recorded mileage
81,477 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 74/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Bmw has 9 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 81,477 miles. The high annual usage (18,442 mi/yr) will accelerate wear on all components.

The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 18,442 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles.

Things to check

  • 2013-04-17: Failed MOT for Offside Rear Tyre tear, then passed same day.
  • 2017-11-30: Latest MOT advisory for Tyres — monitor condition.
  • High annual mileage (18,442 mi/yr) indicates accelerated wear on all components.
  • Vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not Valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and test.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Consistent high annual mileage (18,442 mi/yr) suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features for its era.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 81,477 mi PASSMay 2012: 87,410 mi PASSApr 2013: 102,784 mi FAILApr 2013: 102,846 mi PASSApr 2014: 123,394 mi PASSApr 2015: 140,361 mi PASSApr 2016: 155,931 mi PASSDec 2016: 165,507 mi PASSNov 2017: 181,794 mi PASS182k132k81kApr 2011Nov 2017

MOT test history — 8/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 81,477 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 87,410 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
Apr 2013 FAIL 102,784 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Apr 2013 PASS 102,846 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 123,394 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 140,361 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Apr 2016 PASS 155,931 mi
ADVISORY Under body shields fitted
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 PASS 165,507 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Under body shields fitted.
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2017 PASS 181,794 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

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