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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 January 2027 (218 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 75,127 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 75,127 miles. The pattern of recurring failures and advisories on critical systems like brakes, engine oil, and exhaust points to systemic neglect.
A critical mileage anomaly exists: 127,434 miles in Oct 2014 decreased to 78,624 miles in Oct 2015, suggesting possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2014 (127,434 mi) and Oct 2015 (78,624 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
- Mileage decreased from 127,434 miles (Oct 2014) to 78,624 miles (Oct 2015) — possible odometer tampering.
- Four DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded across multiple MOT tests (e.g., Nov 2021, Jan 2026).
- One DANGEROUS brake failure recorded in Jan 2026, indicating severe safety concerns.
Working in its favour
- Current MOT is valid until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,384 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 75,127 mi |
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 75,343 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 104,136 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 104,136 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 125,115 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 127,434 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 78,624 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 84,977 mi |
PRS Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 84,977 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 90,616 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) ADVISORY Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 95,534 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 105,431 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 105,810 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 112,320 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 112,322 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | FAIL | 124,190 mi |
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Brake cable damaged parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 124,195 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 134,312 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 134,321 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 140,229 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY o/s/r brake disc backing plate insecure MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 143,304 mi |
ADVISORY o/s/r brake disc backing plate insecure ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 145,859 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e)) DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY o/s/r brake disc backing plate insecure ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted ADVISORY front to rear undertrays fitted
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 145,863 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY o/s/r brake disc backing plate insecure ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted ADVISORY front to rear undertrays fitted
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 151,450 mi |
MINOR Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY heat shield insecure
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 151,452 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY heat shield insecure
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF58 HSC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.