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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 3246 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 8 April 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,095 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 25,095 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, demands thorough investigation.
Mileage is critically low, averaging only 4,452 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 430 miles/year recorded before April 2023, indicating potential long periods of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage is critically low, averaging only 4,452 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 430 miles/year recorded before April 2023.
- The vehicle has been off the road for extended periods, as evidenced by the low annual mileage and SORN status.
- The 2005 BMW is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge of £12.50 in London.
- The MOT expired on 2026-04-08, which is highly unusual for a 21-year-old vehicle and requires immediate clarification.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, indicating a clean history of passing inspections.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for this model provides excellent peace of mind regarding crashworthiness.
- The BMW's M54B30 engine is known for its reliability and ease of maintenance, making it a good choice.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with no recurring major mechanical failures recorded.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 25,095 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
|
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 30,922 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 30,922 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 36,832 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)
|
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 39,643 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 39,648 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 43,013 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 52,533 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 62,419 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 65,259 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 70,297 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 70,297 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 76,261 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 82,881 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 84,815 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 86,131 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 87,815 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 88,271 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 89,507 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 90,112 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BH03 DAY, 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.