BD56 VML

2006 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 January 2027 (202 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,064 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

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

This 2006 Bmw has 20 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 16,064 miles. The car's age and low annual mileage for its age are also notable concerns.

The mileage shows a consistent increase, but a significant jump of 15,950 miles in the 12 months before Dec 2023 is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 15,950 miles in 12 months before Dec 2023 is highly suspicious.
  • Recurring suspension issues: Coil spring fractured (Dec 2024 advisory) escalated to major failure (Dec 2025).
  • Brake hose advisories: Recurring across 3 tests (Oct 2020, Oct 2021, Jan 2023) suggests chronic wear.
  • Low annual mileage: 4,834 miles/year for a 20-year-old vehicle is unusually low and raises questions.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-02 provides immediate peace of mind.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent pass rate with 8 of 11 tests passing.
  • Recent MOT pass on 2026-01-03 after a 2025 failure.

Mileage history

Dec 2009: 16,064 mi PASSDec 2010: 19,235 mi PASSDec 2011: 22,071 mi PASSDec 2012: 25,403 mi PASSDec 2013: 28,286 mi PASSDec 2014: 30,837 mi PASSDec 2015: 33,377 mi PASSDec 2016: 36,060 mi PASSDec 2017: 38,586 mi PASSDec 2018: 41,193 mi PASSOct 2019: 43,152 mi PASSOct 2020: 48,845 mi FAILOct 2020: 48,845 mi PASSOct 2021: 56,078 mi PASSJan 2023: 66,770 mi PASSDec 2023: 82,065 mi FAILDec 2023: 82,143 mi PASSDec 2024: 89,157 mi PASSDec 2025: 96,229 mi FAILJan 2026: 96,779 mi PASS97k56k16kDec 2009Jan 2026

MOT test history — 17/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2009 PASS 16,064 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 19,235 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 22,071 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 25,403 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 28,286 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 30,837 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 33,377 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 36,060 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2017 PASS 38,586 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 41,193 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 43,152 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 FAIL 48,845 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2020 PASS 48,845 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 56,078 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2023 PASS 66,770 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 FAIL 82,065 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))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Dec 2023 PASS 82,143 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))
Dec 2024 PASS 89,157 mi
ADVISORY engine oil on minimum
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dec 2025 FAIL 96,229 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust system insecure Front downpipe has separated from the centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2026 PASS 96,779 mi None recorded

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