BK55 BYB

2005 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
2979 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 May 2027 (334 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,772 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2005 Bmw has 20 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 27,772 miles. The vehicle's history shows a 21-year-old car with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating but critical issues.

Mileage shows a suspiciously low annual usage of 4,929 miles/yr, with a notable decrease of 1,507 miles between Sep 2009 (33,820 mi) and Sep 2010 (33,313 mi).

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Sep 2009 (33,820 mi) and Sep 2010 (33,313 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased 1,507 miles between Sep 2009 (33,820 mi) and Sep 2010 (33,313 mi).
  • Suspiciously low annual mileage of 4,929 miles/yr since registration.
  • Recurring brake system advisories and failures (e.g., corroded pipes, Jan 2022).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-14, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2005 model is excellent.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the May 2026 pass.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory despite low annual usage.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 27,772 mi PASSSep 2009: 33,820 mi PASSSep 2010: 33,313 mi PASSSep 2011: 46,849 mi PASSJul 2012: 52,522 mi FAILJul 2012: 52,522 mi PASSJul 2013: 56,752 mi PASSJul 2014: 62,198 mi PASSJul 2015: 66,364 mi PASSJul 2016: 70,999 mi PASSJul 2017: 74,015 mi PASSJul 2018: 80,414 mi PASSJul 2019: 87,410 mi PASSJan 2021: 95,875 mi PASSJan 2022: 99,191 mi FAILJan 2022: 99,198 mi PASSJun 2023: 103,541 mi PASSJun 2024: 104,495 mi PASSMay 2026: 105,388 mi FAILMay 2026: 105,388 mi PASS105k67k28kSep 2008May 2026

MOT test history — 17/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 27,772 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 33,820 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2010 PASS 33,313 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 46,849 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 52,522 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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 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)
Jul 2012 PASS 52,522 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 56,752 mi
USER ENTERED Rear brake pads are wearing thin
Jul 2014 PASS 62,198 mi
USER ENTERED Both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight movement
Jul 2015 PASS 66,364 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2016 PASS 70,999 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2017 PASS 74,015 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 80,414 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 87,410 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 95,875 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 99,191 mi
MAJOR Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear at the rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 99,198 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 103,541 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 104,495 mi None recorded
May 2026 FAIL 105,388 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2026 PASS 105,388 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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