BJ03 VAM

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
BLUE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 8 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
55,385 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 55,385 miles. The recurring suspension and brake advisories, combined with a DANGEROUS tyre defect, make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low recent mileage (426 mi/yr equivalent) and a 3-year MOT gap (Nov 2021–Jun 2025), with a suspiciously low 2,001-mile increase between Nov 2020 and Nov 2021.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) — Nov 2020.
  • 3-year MOT gap: No test recorded for 3 years (Nov 2021–Jun 2025) — Unverified mileage during this period.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) — Nov 2021.
  • Recurring brake advisories: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) — May 2019.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last test in June 2025.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory before the 3-year gap, suggesting normal usage.
  • No major structural corrosion or chassis issues flagged in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 55,385 mi FAILMar 2006: 55,385 mi PASSFeb 2007: 74,790 mi PASSFeb 2008: 90,501 mi FAILFeb 2008: 90,501 mi PASSMar 2009: 105,117 mi PASSFeb 2011: 111,562 mi PASSApr 2012: 113,685 mi FAILApr 2012: 113,690 mi PASSMay 2013: 122,931 mi PASSJun 2014: 131,603 mi PASSNov 2015: 140,857 mi FAILNov 2015: 140,945 mi PASSNov 2016: 145,895 mi FAILNov 2016: 145,895 mi PASSDec 2017: 151,472 mi FAILDec 2017: 151,574 mi PASSMay 2019: 163,239 mi PASSNov 2020: 168,744 mi FAILNov 2020: 168,744 mi PASSNov 2021: 170,745 mi FAILNov 2021: 170,745 mi PASSJun 2025: 172,275 mi PASS172k114k55kMar 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 FAIL 55,385 mi
PRS Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
USER ENTERED nail in n/s/r tyre
Mar 2006 PASS 55,385 mi
USER ENTERED nail in n/s/r tyre
Feb 2007 PASS 74,790 mi
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
USER ENTERED front brake pads on approx 4/5mm
USER ENTERED rear brake discs worn
USER ENTERED rear inner brake pads worn low
Feb 2008 FAIL 90,501 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre on legal limit 225/45/17 91y michelin sport
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre on 2mm
USER ENTERED exhaust front pipe bracket in poor condition
Feb 2008 PASS 90,501 mi
USER ENTERED rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre on legal limit 225/45/17 91y michelin sport
USER ENTERED o/s/r tyre on 2mm
USER ENTERED exhaust front pipe bracket in poor condition
Mar 2009 PASS 105,117 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2011 PASS 111,562 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2012 FAIL 113,685 mi
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Apr 2012 PASS 113,690 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
May 2013 PASS 122,931 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 131,603 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 140,857 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nov 2015 PASS 140,945 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 145,895 mi
PRS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nov 2016 PASS 145,895 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Dec 2017 FAIL 151,472 mi
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp illuminated (5.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2017 PASS 151,574 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 163,239 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2020 FAIL 168,744 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nov 2020 PASS 168,744 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 170,745 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 170,745 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 172,275 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration boarderline pass (8.2.1.2 (g))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY all brake disc's slightly corroded

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