BH08 ALB

2017 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2017
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 May 2027 (326 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,066 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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

This 2017 Bmw has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 31,066 miles. The car's history of high mileage and potential engine issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,991 miles/year, with a notable spike in 2022 (77,459 mi to 77,901 mi) and a significant drop in recent years (121,477 mi in May 2026).

Things to check

  • Two unexplained MOT failures on 2022-03-25 and 2023-03-25 with no defect details.
  • High annual mileage (12,991 mi/yr) significantly exceeds UK average (8,000 mi/yr).
  • BMW N54 engine known for N54 HPFP, water pump, and turbo failures, a major reliability concern.
  • BMW N20/N54 timing chain and guides are prone to failure, a significant upcoming cost.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-06, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating for 2017 model provides excellent safety assurance.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories on the same system across multiple tests.

Mileage history

Jul 2019: 31,066 mi PASSMar 2020: 40,921 mi PASSMar 2021: 55,914 mi PASSMar 2022: 77,459 mi PASSMar 2022: 77,901 mi FAILMar 2022: 77,902 mi PASSMar 2023: 97,160 mi FAILMar 2023: 97,160 mi PASSMar 2024: 107,951 mi PASSMar 2025: 116,214 mi PASSMay 2026: 121,477 mi PASS121k76k31kJul 2019May 2026

MOT test history — 9/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2019 PASS 31,066 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 40,921 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 55,914 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 77,459 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 77,901 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 77,902 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 97,160 mi
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Mar 2023 PASS 97,160 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 107,951 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 116,214 mi None recorded
May 2026 PASS 121,477 mi None recorded

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