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)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 February 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 3,214 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 3,214 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of recent MOT validity require thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 3,214 miles over 18 years, with suspiciously low usage before March 2013 and 2014, indicating potential long periods of inactivity or deliberate underuse.
Things to check
- Extremely low mileage: 3,214 miles over 18 years (Jan 2008 to Feb 2023) — well below UK average.
- Mileage anomalies: Suspiciously low usage before Mar 2013 (166 mi/yr equivalent) and Mar 2014 (157 mi/yr equivalent).
- Recurring brake advisories: Six advisories for brake wear across 2 tests (Sep 2019, Sep 2021) — indicates chronic wear.
- No recent MOT validity: Vehicle is currently on SORN with no valid MOT certificate since 2024-02-07.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT pass record: 5 of 7 tests passed with no dangerous defects recorded.
- No recent failures: The most recent MOT failure (Feb 2023) was immediately rectified and passed.
- Consistent annual mileage: Once the car was in use, annual mileage was consistent, not erratic.
- Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a high level of safety for its time.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 3,214 mi |
USER ENTERED Both O/S/F and O/S/R brake discs pitted
|
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 4,008 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 4,170 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 4,327 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 4,873 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 5,603 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 14,933 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 29,252 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 37,737 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 42,722 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 42,722 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 49,536 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 55,039 mi |
PRS Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 55,039 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK08 KPG, 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.