BK04 FSJ

2004 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
4398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 June 2018
Last recorded mileage
43,186 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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

This 2004 Bmw has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 43,186 miles. The low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 22-year-old vehicle, raises significant reliability and maintenance concerns.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 43,186 miles over 22 years, averaging 8,709 miles/year, but a significant drop in annual mileage (e.g., 571 miles in 2008) suggests periods of low use or potential storage.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Apr 2009, Apr 2010, Apr 2011, Apr 2013, Apr 2014).
  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across multiple tests (Apr 2008, Apr 2010, Apr 2011, Apr 2014).
  • Exhaust advisory noted in the latest test (Jun 2017) after a failure in 2017.
  • The 2004 BMW is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 8,709 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2007: 43,186 mi PASSMar 2008: 53,347 mi PASSApr 2008: 53,918 mi PASSApr 2010: 86,836 mi PASSApr 2011: 92,141 mi FAILApr 2011: 92,175 mi PASSApr 2012: 95,103 mi PASSApr 2013: 98,430 mi FAILApr 2013: 98,463 mi PASSApr 2014: 104,055 mi FAILApr 2014: 104,055 mi PASSMay 2015: 106,121 mi PASSMay 2016: 113,072 mi PASSJun 2017: 117,355 mi FAILJun 2017: 117,355 mi PASS117k80k43kFeb 2007Jun 2017

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2007 PASS 43,186 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 53,347 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 53,918 mi
USER ENTERED advise nail in n/s front tyre
USER ENTERED advise nail in o/s rear tyre
Apr 2009 PASS —
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2010 PASS 86,836 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 92,141 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2011 PASS 92,175 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2012 PASS 95,103 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 98,430 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
USER ENTERED o,s front tyre worn on inside edge
USER ENTERED under trays fitted
Apr 2013 PASS 98,463 mi
USER ENTERED o,s front tyre worn on inside edge
USER ENTERED under trays fitted
Apr 2014 FAIL 104,055 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
USER ENTERED SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
USER ENTERED 275/30/20 X 2 REARS
USER ENTERED 245/35/20 X 2 FRONTS
USER ENTERED AFTER MARKET ALLOYS FITTED
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED NOISE WHEN PB APPLIED??
USER ENTERED O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
USER ENTERED R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14
Apr 2014 PASS 104,055 mi
USER ENTERED SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
USER ENTERED 275/30/20 X 2 REARS
USER ENTERED 245/35/20 X 2 FRONTS
USER ENTERED AFTER MARKET ALLOYS FITTED
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED O/SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
USER ENTERED R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14
May 2015 PASS 106,121 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 113,072 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Jun 2017 FAIL 117,355 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
PRS Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Jun 2017 PASS 117,355 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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