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
- 16 March 2027 (275 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,246 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 32,246 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's structural integrity and safety systems have been repeatedly compromised.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,766 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle's age and recurring failures are a major concern.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2011-04-19 and 2011-09-05, indicating severe neglect.
- Recurring MAJOR brake failures and advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2026).
- Recurring MAJOR suspension failures and advisories across 8 tests (Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026).
- Recurring MAJOR engine oil/water leaks and advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025).
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,766 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- Valid MOT until March 2027, showing current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good inherent safety design.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 32,246 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 37,016 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 45,085 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 53,482 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 67,240 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 73,954 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 86,052 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 103,038 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 111,331 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 120,753 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 127,712 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 127,712 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 135,066 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 140,769 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 140,792 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 146,825 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 147,042 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 153,596 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 153,596 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 159,192 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 159,234 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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