BG05 NLT

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
BLACK
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 March 2025
Last recorded mileage
29,523 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 2005 Bmw has 24 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 29,523 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past neglect warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,697 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 21-year-old vehicle shows typical wear.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures (Feb 2020, Feb 2022) and advisories (Mar 2021, Feb 2022) indicate a systemic neglect of safety-critical components.
  • Multiple shock absorber fluid leaks (Feb 2020, Feb 2022) and anti-roll bar link issues (Mar 2021, Feb 2022) point to a history of poor maintenance.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2025-03-18, suggesting it has not been used or maintained for some time.
  • The 2005 BMW is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge of £12.50 in London.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 21 years, averaging 9,697 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2025-03-18, despite the SORN status, indicating a recent test pass.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a strong safety foundation for its age.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 29,523 mi PASSSep 2009: 36,471 mi PASSOct 2010: 42,546 mi PASSOct 2011: 48,410 mi PASSOct 2011: 48,410 mi FAILSep 2012: 53,756 mi PASSDec 2012: 56,373 mi PASSDec 2013: 68,491 mi FAILDec 2013: 68,491 mi PASSAug 2014: 76,121 mi PASSAug 2015: 89,039 mi FAILAug 2015: 89,039 mi PASSFeb 2016: 93,807 mi FAILFeb 2016: 93,950 mi PASSJan 2017: 106,742 mi PASSFeb 2018: 117,541 mi PASSFeb 2019: 125,614 mi PASSFeb 2020: 130,306 mi FAILFeb 2020: 130,306 mi PASSMar 2021: 138,775 mi PASSFeb 2022: 156,458 mi FAILFeb 2022: 156,479 mi PASSFeb 2023: 176,410 mi PASSMar 2024: 186,430 mi PASS186k108k30kSep 2008Mar 2024

MOT test history — 18/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 29,523 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 36,471 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
Oct 2010 PASS 42,546 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oct 2011 PASS 48,410 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2011 FAIL 48,410 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2012 PASS 53,756 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 56,373 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2013 FAIL 68,491 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL An item not tested (Manual)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2013 PASS 68,491 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2014 PASS 76,121 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 89,039 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Aug 2015 PASS 89,039 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 93,807 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut but not deep enough to reach tyre cords
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Feb 2016 PASS 93,950 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre outer wall has slight cut but not deep enough to reach tyre cords
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 106,742 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 117,541 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 125,614 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 130,306 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2020 PASS 130,306 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2021 PASS 138,775 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2022 FAIL 156,458 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker across screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring seat mount missing and spring incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Feb 2022 PASS 156,479 mi
ADVISORY service due on dash
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 176,410 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY engine covers and under trays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2024 PASS 186,430 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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