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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 22 November 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 64,355 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 93% pass rate and 64,355 miles. The car has been off the road for several years, raising questions about its maintenance and current condition.
The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 (6,156 miles/year) to 2021 (460 miles/year), and again from 2022 (402 miles/year) to 2023 (255 miles/year), indicating periods of very low or no use.
Things to check
- Mileage dropped significantly from 6,156 miles/year (2019) to 460 miles/year (2021), and then to 255 miles/year (2023).
- Suspension advisories were noted in 2012 and 2013, suggesting ongoing wear and tear.
- The vehicle has been off the road for extended periods, raising concerns about its maintenance and current condition.
Working in its favour
- Passed 6 out of 7 MOT tests with no dangerous defects recorded.
- No major structural failures or recurring system failures are evident in the MOT history.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a strong positive for safety features.
- The 2.0L diesel engine is known for its reliability and long-term durability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 64,355 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 95,051 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edgfes USER ENTERED no emissions detected
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 107,020 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 114,331 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 122,585 mi |
USER ENTERED rear tyres wearing low
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 130,929 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 141,153 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 148,801 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 157,476 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 162,582 mi |
ADVISORY vehicle specific under trays fitted obscuring some components
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 168,738 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 169,198 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 169,600 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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 Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 169,603 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 Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower hub carrier bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 169,892 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU08 XAW, 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.