BD04 XPE

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
4398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 November 2026 (159 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,401 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 20,401 miles. The most recent MOT in November 2025 failed due to a ball joint advisory, which was then passed, but this indicates ongoing wear and potential future costs.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 20,401 miles over 22 years, averaging 8,502 miles per year, which is consistent with UK driving habits.

Things to check

  • Nov 2025 MOT failed due to a ball joint advisory, which was then passed, indicating ongoing wear.
  • Recurring major failures on brakes (2 failures, 3 advisories) and suspension components (3 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Exhaust emissions advisory on Oct 2022 escalated to a major failure on Nov 2025, suggesting a persistent issue.
  • Engine oil leaking excessively from engine (Oct 2019) and exhaust emissions (Oct 2022) are serious advisories that escalated to failures.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 8,502 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2007: 20,401 mi PASSApr 2008: 25,334 mi PASSMar 2009: 35,250 mi PASSMar 2010: 46,627 mi PASSMar 2011: 53,406 mi FAILMar 2011: 53,407 mi PASSMar 2012: 62,315 mi PASSMar 2013: 68,469 mi PASSOct 2014: 74,842 mi PASSSep 2015: 86,459 mi PASSNov 2016: 95,778 mi PASSOct 2017: 106,364 mi FAILOct 2017: 106,364 mi PASSNov 2018: 111,103 mi FAILNov 2018: 111,110 mi PASSOct 2019: 124,327 mi FAILNov 2019: 124,629 mi PASSNov 2020: 136,384 mi PASSNov 2021: 149,151 mi PASSOct 2022: 161,445 mi PASSOct 2023: 170,964 mi PASSNov 2024: 179,455 mi PASSNov 2025: 186,234 mi FAILNov 2025: 186,267 mi PASS186k103k20kApr 2007Nov 2025

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2007 PASS 20,401 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 25,334 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 35,250 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 46,627 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres ,both slight cracking in treads
Mar 2011 FAIL 53,406 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2011 PASS 53,407 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 62,315 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 68,469 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 74,842 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Sep 2015 PASS 86,459 mi
ADVISORY undertray fitted
Nov 2016 PASS 95,778 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY undertray fitted
Oct 2017 FAIL 106,364 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive Steaming High (7.3.D.4)
Oct 2017 PASS 106,364 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 111,103 mi
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nov 2018 PASS 111,110 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 124,327 mi
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f too r pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2019 PASS 124,629 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2020 PASS 136,384 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 149,151 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 161,445 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 170,964 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 PASS 179,455 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 186,234 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 186,267 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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