BF53 VRO

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
RED
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 September 2017
Last recorded mileage
33,741 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 33,741 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and recurring issues present significant future repair risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,661 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops, showing normal usage over its 23-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (Jun 2012, May 2013, Jun 2014) and advisories (Jun 2012, May 2013) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Multiple tyre advisories (Jun 2012, Sep 2015, Sep 2016) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • Brake system advisories (Jun 2012, May 2013, Jun 2014) and a major failure (Jun 2012) point to ongoing brake wear.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not Valid MOT, requiring immediate attention and costs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,661 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering throughout its history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 provides a strong safety foundation.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 33,741 mi PASSSep 2007: 46,542 mi PASSSep 2008: 58,964 mi PASSJun 2009: 67,157 mi PASSJun 2010: 73,019 mi PASSJun 2011: 78,830 mi PASSJun 2012: 85,214 mi FAILJun 2012: 85,215 mi PASSMay 2013: 89,254 mi FAILMay 2013: 89,254 mi PASSJun 2014: 100,787 mi FAILJun 2014: 100,787 mi PASSSep 2015: 111,620 mi FAILSep 2015: 111,620 mi PASSSep 2016: 119,072 mi PASS119k76k34kSep 2006Sep 2016

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 33,741 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 PASS 46,542 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 58,964 mi
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)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jun 2009 PASS 67,157 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 73,019 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 78,830 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 85,214 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED exhaust mount cracked
Jun 2012 PASS 85,215 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Fuel filler cap seal starting to crack
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED exhaust mount cracked
May 2013 FAIL 89,254 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
May 2013 PASS 89,254 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2014 FAIL 100,787 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jun 2014 PASS 100,787 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 111,620 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Sep 2015 PASS 111,620 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2016 PASS 119,072 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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