BJ03 UJE

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
GREY
Engine
2494 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 September 2026 (88 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,833 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 65% pass rate and 22,833 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage and unexplained 4-year MOT gap further compound its poor reliability and safety record.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Sep 2021 (268 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a 4-year MOT gap (Aug 2017–Sep 2021), and then consistent but below-average annual usage (3,778 mi/yr) from Sep 2021 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on Sep 2025, indicating immediate safety risk.
  • MAJOR failure: Brakes failed on Sep 2025, escalating from advisories since Sep 2021.
  • MAJOR failure: Suspension failed on Sep 2023, with no subsequent advisory resolution.
  • 4-year MOT gap: No test recorded from Aug 2017 to Sep 2021, raising serious questions about vehicle maintenance and safety.

Working in its favour

  • No failures recorded for 2006–2009, indicating a period of good maintenance.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until September 2026, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage anomalies detected since the Sep 2021 retest.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 22,833 mi PASSApr 2007: 28,517 mi PASSApr 2008: 33,228 mi PASSApr 2009: 37,533 mi PASSMar 2010: 42,531 mi FAILApr 2010: 42,531 mi PASSNov 2012: 49,673 mi FAILNov 2012: 49,673 mi PASSOct 2013: 52,948 mi FAILOct 2013: 52,952 mi PASSNov 2014: 55,265 mi PASSNov 2015: 56,700 mi FAILNov 2015: 56,751 mi PASSAug 2017: 57,853 mi PASSSep 2021: 58,954 mi FAILSep 2021: 58,959 mi PASSSep 2022: 64,453 mi PASSSep 2023: 71,465 mi FAILSep 2023: 71,465 mi FAILSep 2023: 71,465 mi PASSSep 2024: 79,261 mi PASSSep 2025: 85,807 mi FAILSep 2025: 85,808 mi PASS86k54k23kMar 2006Sep 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 22,833 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 28,517 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 33,228 mi None recorded
Apr 2009 PASS 37,533 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 42,531 mi
FAIL Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Apr 2010 PASS 42,531 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 49,673 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 49,673 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 52,948 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Oct 2013 PASS 52,952 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 55,265 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nov 2015 FAIL 56,700 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre tread cracking
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking
Nov 2015 PASS 56,751 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Aug 2017 PASS 57,853 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Sep 2021 FAIL 58,954 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 58,959 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 64,453 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 71,465 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 FAIL 71,465 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 71,465 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 79,261 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 85,807 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 85,808 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ03 UJE, 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.