BA58 RGT

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 January 2027 (217 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,264 mi

AI verdict AVOID 27/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 33,264 miles. The vehicle's safety and maintenance are highly questionable.

The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, showing a 42,263-mile jump between Oct 2012 retests, followed by suspiciously low usage (76 mi/yr equivalent) before Jan 2021, and then very low annual usage (2,500-5,500 mi/yr) from 2021 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Lower Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (Jan 2023).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Lower Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (Jan 2023).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Dgr (Jan 2023).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Dgr (Jan 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 17 Jan 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No outstanding MOT failures or dangerous defects on the latest test (Jan 2026).
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2021, despite previous anomalies.
  • No recent major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects since Jan 2023.

Mileage history

Oct 2011: 33,264 mi PASSOct 2012: 42,263 mi FAILOct 2012: 0 mi PASSOct 2013: 53,371 mi FAILOct 2013: 53,372 mi PASSOct 2014: 63,151 mi FAILOct 2014: 63,151 mi PASSOct 2015: 71,907 mi FAILOct 2015: 71,907 mi PASSOct 2016: 79,217 mi FAILOct 2016: 79,217 mi PASSOct 2017: 85,047 mi FAILOct 2017: 85,047 mi PASSAug 2018: 87,351 mi FAILAug 2018: 87,352 mi PASSAug 2019: 88,112 mi PASSJan 2021: 88,219 mi PASSJan 2022: 93,565 mi PASSJan 2023: 97,116 mi FAILJan 2023: 97,116 mi PASSDec 2023: 99,047 mi FAILDec 2023: 99,047 mi PASSJan 2025: 101,802 mi FAILJan 2025: 101,802 mi PASSJan 2026: 104,308 mi FAILJan 2026: 104,308 mi PASS104k52k0kOct 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 15/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2011 PASS 33,264 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 42,263 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2012 PASS 0 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 53,371 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oct 2013 PASS 53,372 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 63,151 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Wet Test
USER ENTERED Unable To Check Rear Seats & Seat Belts
USER ENTERED Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On The Inner Edge
Oct 2014 PASS 63,151 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Wet Test
USER ENTERED Unable To Check Rear Seats & Seat Belts
USER ENTERED Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing On The Inner Edge
Oct 2015 FAIL 71,907 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)
ADVISORY both front jacking blocks missing
Oct 2015 PASS 71,907 mi
ADVISORY Valve stem slightly damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)
ADVISORY both front jacking blocks missing
Oct 2016 FAIL 79,217 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre tread cut
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre tread cut
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oct 2016 PASS 79,217 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre tread cut
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre tread cut
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oct 2017 FAIL 85,047 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oct 2017 PASS 85,047 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Aug 2018 FAIL 87,351 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Lower Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Lower Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.2.1 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Dgr (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Dgr (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Dgr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2018 PASS 87,352 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 88,112 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 88,219 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 93,565 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing to ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 97,116 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm see chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 97,116 mi
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm see chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 FAIL 99,047 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 99,047 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 101,802 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 101,802 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 104,308 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 104,308 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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