BC04 GHV

2004 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 April 2027 (310 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,412 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Bmw has 25 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 34,412 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with its inconsistent maintenance, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 7,543 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but a significant 2025 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre failures on 4 separate occasions (Sep 2018, Oct 2021, Oct 2021, Oct 2021).
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 1 occasion (Oct 2021).
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across 6 tests (Sep 2018, Oct 2021, Sep 2019, Oct 2020, Oct 2022, Oct 2023, Oct 2024).
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories across 3 tests (Sep 2018, Oct 2021, Oct 2021).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,543 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • No recurring failures in critical safety systems like steering or suspension.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 34,412 mi PASSAug 2008: 43,654 mi PASSJul 2009: 54,441 mi PASSAug 2010: 62,042 mi PASSAug 2011: 64,565 mi PASSSep 2012: 68,023 mi PASSSep 2013: 71,500 mi PASSSep 2014: 79,788 mi FAILSep 2014: 79,788 mi PASSSep 2015: 92,090 mi FAILSep 2015: 92,090 mi PASSSep 2016: 103,492 mi PASSSep 2017: 116,369 mi PASSSep 2018: 128,055 mi FAILSep 2018: 128,060 mi PASSSep 2019: 138,005 mi FAILSep 2019: 138,006 mi PASSOct 2020: 145,221 mi PASSOct 2021: 150,709 mi FAILOct 2021: 150,782 mi PASSOct 2022: 155,935 mi PASSOct 2023: 159,752 mi PASSOct 2024: 164,559 mi PASSApr 2026: 168,344 mi FAILApr 2026: 168,344 mi PASS168k101k34kAug 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 19/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 PASS 34,412 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 43,654 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 54,441 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Aug 2010 PASS 62,042 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 64,565 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 68,023 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2013 PASS 71,500 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 79,788 mi
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2014 PASS 79,788 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 92,090 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2015 PASS 92,090 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 103,492 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 116,369 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Sep 2018 FAIL 128,055 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1'8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2018 PASS 128,060 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. PARKING BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2019 FAIL 138,005 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2019 PASS 138,006 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 PASS 145,221 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 150,709 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 150,782 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2022 PASS 155,935 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2023 PASS 159,752 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2024 PASS 164,559 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 168,344 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY underbody corrosion
Apr 2026 PASS 168,344 mi
ADVISORY underbody corrosion

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