BK02 KTE

2002 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 October 2026 (131 days away)
Last recorded mileage
49,994 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

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

This 2002 Bmw has 26 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 49,994 miles. While recent advisories are minor, the underlying structural wear and potential N54 engine problems warrant extreme caution.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,955 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine mileage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 4 tests (e.g., Oct 2023, Oct 2024) point to chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake advisories across 3 tests (e.g., Oct 2023, Oct 2024) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Recurring engine oil advisories across 2 tests (e.g., Oct 2023, Oct 2024) indicate a historical neglect pattern.
  • The Oct 2019 failure for ABS and headlamp aim, though fixed, shows past owner diligence issues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until October 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,955 mi/yr) aligns with UK average, no fraud signals.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 49,994 mi PASSJan 2007: 57,334 mi PASSJan 2008: 62,108 mi PASSJan 2009: 67,294 mi FAILJan 2009: 67,294 mi PASSJan 2010: 71,457 mi PASSFeb 2011: 86,513 mi FAILFeb 2011: 86,513 mi PASSMar 2012: 93,969 mi PASSJun 2013: 108,731 mi FAILJun 2013: 108,731 mi PASSJul 2014: 120,929 mi FAILJul 2014: 120,929 mi PASSOct 2015: 126,898 mi FAILOct 2015: 126,898 mi PASSOct 2016: 132,215 mi PASSOct 2017: 140,327 mi PASSOct 2018: 146,760 mi PASSOct 2019: 154,877 mi PASSOct 2020: 169,479 mi PASSOct 2021: 182,850 mi PASSOct 2022: 191,946 mi FAILOct 2022: 191,946 mi PASSOct 2023: 201,242 mi PASSOct 2024: 207,439 mi PASSOct 2025: 213,322 mi PASS213k132k50kJan 2006Oct 2025

MOT test history — 20/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 PASS 49,994 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 57,334 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 PASS 62,108 mi
USER ENTERED o/s steering rack has slight wear
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2009 FAIL 67,294 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre perished in tread pattern
Jan 2009 PASS 67,294 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 71,457 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 FAIL 86,513 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED engine "surging"
USER ENTERED engine oil leak
Feb 2011 PASS 86,513 mi
USER ENTERED engine "surging"
USER ENTERED engine oil leak
Mar 2012 PASS 93,969 mi
USER ENTERED brake pad warning light does not go out
Jun 2013 FAIL 108,731 mi
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FAIL Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED offside rear sidelight brighter than nearside rear
USER ENTERED nearside rear indicator bulb starting to fade
USER ENTERED some dampness around offside of steering rack
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside
Jun 2013 PASS 108,731 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED offside rear sidelight brighter than nearside rear
USER ENTERED nearside rear indicator bulb starting to fade
USER ENTERED some dampness around offside of steering rack
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED nearside rear handbrake effort lower than offside
Jul 2014 FAIL 120,929 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED offside rear sidelight brighter than nearside rear
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED offside front wing coroded[no sharp or prutruding edges]
USER ENTERED cannot see front brake pads through front wheels to check for wear
USER ENTERED slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Jul 2014 PASS 120,929 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED offside rear sidelight brighter than nearside rear
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED offside front wing coroded[no sharp or prutruding edges]
USER ENTERED cannot see front brake pads through front wheels to check for wear
USER ENTERED slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Oct 2015 FAIL 126,898 mi
PRS Horn not working (1.6.2a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oct 2015 PASS 126,898 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 132,215 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
Oct 2017 PASS 140,327 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2018 PASS 146,760 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 154,877 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 169,479 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oct 2021 PASS 182,850 mi
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oct 2022 FAIL 191,946 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oct 2022 PASS 191,946 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 201,242 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2024 PASS 207,439 mi
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 213,322 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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