BMW YC08CWM MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	BMW
Model	3 SERIES
Colour	WHITE
Year of manufacture	2008
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 May 2008
Vehicle age	18 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	31 May 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Unknown

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,995 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	165 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~42 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£789

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jun 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 18 Jul 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: YC08CWM

MOT Expires In

days (18 Jul 2026)

Tax Expires In

361

days (01 Jun 2027)

Registration	YC08CWM
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	18 Jul 2026
MOT days remaining	43 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jun 2027
Tax days remaining	361 days
V5C last issued	31 May 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1518 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Mileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.3 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	84% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	76/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	75/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,769 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£789
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£980
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering, Oil / Fluid Leaks, Lighting / Electrical
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~10.6 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary BMW 3 SERIES (2008), WHITE, PETROL, 1,995cc. Has completed 20 MOT tests, with a 75% pass rate (15 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 85,612 miles, averaging 6,072 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 47 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 33/100 (Very Poor). Mileage rollback detected — this is a serious red flag. Do not buy without full provenance investigation.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-07-18
MOT pass rate	75%
Tests passed	15
Tests failed	5
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	1
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	47
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (20 Tests)

MOT #20 2025-07-17 10:21

Test number: 357237650758

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jul 2026

Odometer: 85,612 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #19 2024-07-18 09:50

Test number: 676635020319

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jul 2025

Odometer: 79,130 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £600

MOT #18 2023-07-18 11:08

Test number: 325025658918

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jul 2024

Odometer: 73,726 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £800

MOT #17 2022-07-19 09:05

Test number: 652994141463

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 18 Jul 2023

Odometer: 67,525 MI

Items: 2

Advisory both front tyres wearing on edge
Advisory n/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £480

MOT #16 2022-07-15 12:27

Test number: 711864447141

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 67,515 MI

Items: 5

Major Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory o/s/f tyre bold on edges
Advisory n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £360 – £1,240

MOT #15 2021-07-16 17:16

Test number: 535451510623

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Jul 2022

Odometer: 62,671 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £700

MOT #14 2020-10-07 17:45

Test number: 526598219133

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2021

Odometer: 62,953 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #13 2019-03-25 16:30

Test number: 167156190066

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Oct 2020

Odometer: 61,442 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2018-03-21 17:58

Test number: 638917704122

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Apr 2019

Odometer: 59,410 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has movement
Advisory Brake pads on the rear just above minimum thickness

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £265 – £670

MOT #11 2018-03-20 11:42

Test number: 619583163972

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 59,410 MI

Items: 7

Fail Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Offside Rear Upper suspension arm has movement
Advisory Brake pads on the rear just above minimum thickness
Fail Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £615 – £2,030

MOT #10 2017-04-06 09:07

Test number: 157406173671

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 05 Apr 2018

Odometer: 45,232 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH (4.2.A.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £750

MOT #9 2017-04-03 09:38

Test number: 683768166148

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 45,226 MI

Items: 12

Fail Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Fail Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Fail Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Fail Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim BOTH (4.2.A.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £760 – £3,530

MOT #8 2016-07-07 17:17

Test number: 933587195127

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 06 Jul 2017

Odometer: 42,587 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2015-10-01 14:33

Test number: 999278582777

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Oct 2016

Odometer: 41,689 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)
Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £350 – £890

MOT #6 2014-10-30 16:23

Test number: 268513204397

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 29 Oct 2015

Odometer: 38,251 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £565 – £3,060

MOT #5 2013-06-21 15:30

Test number: 258662073427

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Jun 2014

Odometer: 27,632 MI

Items: 10

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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Damage o/s/r of vehicle

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,000 – £3,580

MOT #4 2013-06-20 16:51

Test number: 217441473175

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 27,632 MI

Items: 15

Fail Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Fail Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Fail Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory Damage o/s/r of vehicle

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,250 – £5,080

MOT #3 2012-06-06 17:01

Test number: 709978552138

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jun 2013

Odometer: 16,798 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2012-06-06 14:28

Test number: 239458152463

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 16,798 MI

Items: 3

Fail Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory Offside Front 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)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #1 2011-06-11 16:25

Test number: 475372461128

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 10 Jun 2012

Odometer: 13,085 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	20
First registration	2011-06-11
Last registration	2025-07-17
Latest reading	85,612 miles
Annual avg (est.)	6,072 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	86%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	70% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	⚠ Rollback Detected

Registration #1	2011-06-11	13,085 miles
Registration #2	2012-06-06	16,798 miles
Registration #3	2012-06-06	16,798 miles
Registration #4	2013-06-20	27,632 miles
Registration #5	2013-06-21	27,632 miles
Registration #6	2014-10-30	38,251 miles
Registration #7	2015-10-01	41,689 miles
Registration #8	2016-07-07	42,587 miles
Registration #9	2017-04-03	45,226 miles
Registration #10	2017-04-06	45,232 miles
Registration #11	2018-03-20	59,410 miles
Registration #12	2018-03-21	59,410 miles
Registration #13	2019-03-25	61,442 miles
Registration #14	2020-10-07	62,953 miles
Registration #15	2021-07-16	62,671 miles
Registration #16	2022-07-15	67,515 miles
Registration #17	2022-07-19	67,525 miles
Registration #18	2023-07-18	73,726 miles
Registration #19	2024-07-18	79,130 miles
Registration #20	2025-07-17	85,612 miles

warning⚠ Mileage Rollback Detected: The odometer reading decreased between tests. This may indicate clocking (tampering). Investigate thoroughly before purchasing.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Exhaust System	×1
Tyres	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Suspension	×9
Shock Absorber	×7
Tyres	×6
Brake Discs	×6
Brake Pads	×3

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 18 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£80 – £400

1 defect found

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Advisory Items

£4,855 – £14,930

47 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£6,595 – £24,770

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£100 – £300

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,769

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.