BK52 FUV

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2926 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 July 2016
Last recorded mileage
46,584 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 46,584 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated safety-critical failures warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,298 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2012 MOT gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures (8 major) and uneven application (6 related advisories) across 2007, 2013, 2014, and 2015 tests.
  • Persistent lighting issues (5 major failures, 2 advisories) in 2007, 2013, 2014, and 2015 tests.
  • Notable 2012 MOT gap in history, suggesting potential off-road use or unrecorded periods.
  • Consistent advisories for suspension arm rubber bush deterioration (2007, 2015) and tyre wear (2015).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, averaging 10,298 miles/year.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures, indicating owner's proactive repair approach.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 46,584 mi PASSNov 2006: 54,473 mi PASSNov 2007: 60,740 mi FAILNov 2007: 60,740 mi PASSNov 2008: 69,120 mi FAILNov 2008: 69,120 mi PASSNov 2009: 76,124 mi FAILNov 2009: 76,124 mi PASSDec 2010: 83,818 mi FAILDec 2010: 83,818 mi PASSDec 2011: 97,781 mi FAILDec 2011: 97,781 mi PASSMay 2013: 112,868 mi FAILMay 2013: 112,913 mi PASSMay 2014: 130,314 mi FAILMay 2014: 130,314 mi PASSJul 2015: 139,555 mi PASS140k93k47kNov 2005Jul 2015

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 46,584 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 54,473 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 FAIL 60,740 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2007 PASS 60,740 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2008 FAIL 69,120 mi
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2008 PASS 69,120 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2009 FAIL 76,124 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
USER ENTERED Advise: offside door mirror glass deteriorating
USER ENTERED Advise: offside front tyre non run flat
Nov 2009 PASS 76,124 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 83,818 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Dec 2010 PASS 83,818 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 97,781 mi
PRS Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2011 PASS 97,781 mi
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
May 2013 FAIL 112,868 mi
FAIL Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
USER ENTERED N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.
USER ENTERED Engine oil leak.
USER ENTERED Rear tyres worn.
USER ENTERED N/S/F Road wheel damaged.
May 2013 PASS 112,913 mi
USER ENTERED N/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.
USER ENTERED Engine oil leak.
USER ENTERED Rear tyres worn.
USER ENTERED N/S/F Road wheel damaged.
May 2014 FAIL 130,314 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Handbrake readings low.
May 2014 PASS 130,314 mi
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Handbrake readings low.
Jul 2015 PASS 139,555 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK52 FUV, 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.