2005 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 June 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 55,249 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Bmw has 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 55,249 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with these critical issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage anomaly exists: 170,680 miles in Sep 2013, but only 127,291 miles in Oct 2014, indicating a possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Sep 2013 (170,680 mi) and Oct 2014 (127,291 mi) — possible odometer tamper
- Mileage decreased by 43,389 miles between Sep 2013 (170,680 mi) and Oct 2014 (127,291 mi).
- Not valid MOT since 2017-06-05, indicating no current roadworthiness certification.
- Recurring major failures in lights (3 times), tyres (5 times), and suspension (2 times).
Working in its favour
- No specific recurring failures in the most recent MOT tests (Jun 2016).
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity.
- BMW 120 Sport models are known for their strong M54B30 engine and robust transmission.
- The car has a long service history, with consistent annual mileage for many years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | FAIL | 55,249 mi |
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) USER ENTERED all brake pads wearing thin
|
| May 2008 | PASS | 55,863 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2009 | FAIL | 84,904 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
|
| Jun 2009 | PASS | 85,524 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
|
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 113,187 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) USER ENTERED Off side brake light dull in operation
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 113,187 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 137,923 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 137,923 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 159,324 mi |
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 170,680 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 127,291 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 127,291 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 149,211 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 149,211 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 156,472 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD05 HPK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.