BF03 CVY

2003 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2494 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 12 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
30,667 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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

This 2003 Bmw has 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 30,667 miles. The recurring tyre issues and a dangerous failure in 2008, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, present a complex and high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging 3,966 miles/year, with suspiciously low usage (218 mi/yr equivalent) before Jun 2021 and again (302 mi/yr equivalent) before May 2023.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre had a lump (separation) on 2008-02-01, indicating structural failure.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to limit (Jul 2022) and Offside Front Tyre worn (Jun 2020), suggesting chronic under-inflation or poor maintenance.
  • Suspiciously low mileage: Average of 3,966 miles/year is significantly below UK average, raising questions about vehicle use and potential long-term storage.
  • Dangerous failure in 2008: Nearside Rear Inner Tyre had a structural lump on 2008-02-01, a serious safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-12, indicating current roadworthiness and recent safety checks.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner has been addressing issues promptly.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model, indicating a strong safety record.
  • BMW 120 Sport engine is known for its reliability and ease of maintenance, with no timing belt replacement needed.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 30,667 mi PASSMar 2007: 33,633 mi PASSFeb 2008: 39,701 mi FAILJun 2008: 42,483 mi PASSJun 2009: 50,122 mi PASSJul 2010: 58,751 mi PASSJun 2011: 67,059 mi FAILJun 2011: 67,059 mi PASSJul 2012: 72,409 mi PASSMar 2014: 78,729 mi PASSMay 2015: 81,922 mi FAILMay 2015: 81,922 mi PASSAug 2015: 82,198 mi PASSJul 2016: 83,656 mi PASSJul 2017: 84,527 mi PASSMar 2019: 85,949 mi PASSJun 2020: 86,593 mi PASSJun 2021: 86,815 mi PASSJul 2022: 87,371 mi FAILJul 2022: 87,371 mi PASSMay 2023: 87,605 mi PASSJun 2024: 88,359 mi PASSJun 2025: 89,104 mi PASS89k60k31kSep 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 30,667 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Mar 2007 PASS 33,633 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 39,701 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise
Jun 2008 PASS 42,483 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 50,122 mi
ADVISORY Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Jul 2010 PASS 58,751 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 67,059 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 PASS 67,059 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 72,409 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2014 PASS 78,729 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 81,922 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
May 2015 PASS 81,922 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 82,198 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 83,656 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 84,527 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 85,949 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 86,593 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 86,815 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 FAIL 87,371 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2022 PASS 87,371 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 87,605 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 88,359 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2025 PASS 89,104 mi None recorded

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