2008 BMW 7 Series 3.0L Diesel · CM08 MCB
2008 BMW 7 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 150,911 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 7 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM08 MCB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 150,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CM08 MCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 7 Series (CM08 MCB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CM08 MCB Mileage History
- 03/11/2023141,130 mi
- 03/11/2023141,130 mi
- 17/10/2024144,023 mi+2,893 mi
- 08/11/2025150,911 mi+6,888 mi
Average of roughly 4,855 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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