BK53 UEE

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
2979 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 February 2027 (249 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,441 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 21,441 miles. The mileage trajectory is suspicious, with extremely low annual usage in recent years, raising significant ownership and maintenance concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage for its age, averaging only 6,552 miles/year, with a recent sharp drop from 7,913 miles/year to just 1,356 miles/year between Feb 2024 and Feb 2025.

Things to check

  • Recurring major brake failures (Feb 2019, Jan 2024) and numerous advisories (e.g., Feb 2021, Feb 2024) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Major suspension failure (Jan 2024) and multiple advisories (e.g., Feb 2023, Feb 2024) point to chronic structural wear.
  • Engine oil and subframe advisories (Feb 2026) are unresolved and suggest further significant maintenance.
  • The 23-year-old vehicle has only 10 MOT tests on record, a critical data gap for a car of this age.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until February 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the provided MOT history.
  • The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, suggesting good inherent safety features for its era.
  • BMW 120 Sport models are known for their M54B30 engine's ease of repair and affordable parts availability.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 21,441 mi PASSJun 2006: 23,951 mi PASSOct 2006: 27,774 mi PASSOct 2007: 33,356 mi PASSSep 2008: 37,953 mi FAILSep 2008: 37,953 mi PASSOct 2009: 41,619 mi PASSOct 2010: 43,211 mi PASSNov 2011: 45,495 mi FAILNov 2011: 45,495 mi PASSNov 2012: 51,120 mi PASSNov 2013: 59,172 mi PASSNov 2014: 69,769 mi PASSNov 2015: 78,922 mi PASSNov 2016: 87,211 mi PASSJan 2018: 91,602 mi PASSFeb 2019: 100,797 mi FAILFeb 2019: 100,797 mi PASSFeb 2020: 110,559 mi PASSFeb 2021: 114,955 mi PASSFeb 2022: 129,522 mi PASSFeb 2023: 140,917 mi PASSJan 2024: 148,830 mi FAILFeb 2024: 148,881 mi PASSFeb 2025: 150,328 mi PASSFeb 2026: 151,684 mi PASS152k87k21kApr 2006Feb 2026

MOT test history — 22/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 21,441 mi None recorded
Jun 2006 PASS 23,951 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 PASS 27,774 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 33,356 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2008 FAIL 37,953 mi
PRS Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Sep 2008 PASS 37,953 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 41,619 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 43,211 mi
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2011 FAIL 45,495 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs have slight pitting
USER ENTERED offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nov 2011 PASS 45,495 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
USER ENTERED rear brake discs have slight pitting
USER ENTERED offside front tyre wearing on the inside
Nov 2012 PASS 51,120 mi
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 2013 PASS 59,172 mi
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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2014 PASS 69,769 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nov 2015 PASS 78,922 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nov 2016 PASS 87,211 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 91,602 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 100,797 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 100,797 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 110,559 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front brake shield loose
Feb 2021 PASS 114,955 mi
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY brake pad light on
Feb 2022 PASS 129,522 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen chipped
ADVISORY Both rear metal brake pipes corroded
ADVISORY Front brake discs heavily worn
Feb 2023 PASS 140,917 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2024 FAIL 148,830 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front brake discs heavily worn
ADVISORY Rear subframe corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 148,881 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
Feb 2025 PASS 150,328 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 151,684 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK53 UEE, 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.