AK57 SWX

2007 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 February 2025
Last recorded mileage
49,448 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 2007 Bmw has 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 49,448 miles. The car has been well-maintained, but age-related wear is expected.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 11,814 miles/year, with a notable drop from 28,627 miles in 2020 to 7,137 miles in 2021, then a further drop to 1,641 miles in 2024.

Things to check

  • Major suspension failure on 2024-02-22 for offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint.
  • Recent 2024-02-22 MOT advisory for all four tyres worn close to legal limit.
  • Vehicle is 19 years old, indicating significant accumulated wear and age-related issues.
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 28,627 miles in 2020 to 7,137 miles in 2021, then 1,641 miles in 2024.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage averaging 11,814 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No recurring major failures across multiple MOT tests, showing general reliability.
  • Recent 2024-02-22 MOT pass after addressing the major suspension failure.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model, indicating strong safety features.

Mileage history

Sep 2010: 49,448 mi PASSOct 2011: 72,800 mi PASSOct 2012: 84,140 mi PASSSep 2013: 92,252 mi FAILSep 2013: 92,253 mi PASSSep 2014: 99,811 mi PASSSep 2015: 109,587 mi PASSSep 2016: 116,033 mi PASSMay 2017: 119,276 mi PASSApr 2018: 136,039 mi PASSApr 2019: 156,335 mi PASSOct 2020: 184,962 mi PASSNov 2021: 193,909 mi PASSNov 2022: 201,046 mi PASSFeb 2024: 202,687 mi FAILFeb 2024: 202,697 mi PASS203k126k49kSep 2010Feb 2024

MOT test history — 14/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2010 PASS 49,448 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 72,800 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2012 PASS 84,140 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 92,252 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Sep 2013 PASS 92,253 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 99,811 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2015 PASS 109,587 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 116,033 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 119,276 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 136,039 mi
ADVISORY Undertrays, sill & engine covers
Apr 2019 PASS 156,335 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 184,962 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 193,909 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 201,046 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 202,687 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 202,697 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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