BK56 ULC

2006 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 August 2026 (48 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,922 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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

This 2006 Bmw has 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 25,922 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards.

The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing a significant drop from 2019 onwards, with annual usage plummeting from 10,451 miles in 2018-2019 to as low as 4,976 miles in 2022.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Jul 2022) — immediate safety concern.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% (Jul 2022) — critical safety system.
  • Recurring Brake System failures: 10

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT valid until 2026-08-01, indicating recent roadworthiness assessment.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) in the provided data.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • Consistent mileage readings for the first 13 years (2006-2019) suggest regular use.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 25,922 mi PASSNov 2010: 32,863 mi PASSNov 2010: 32,863 mi FAILNov 2010: 32,888 mi PASSNov 2011: 55,881 mi PASSNov 2012: 73,820 mi PASSNov 2013: 92,296 mi PASSJul 2015: 102,329 mi PASSJul 2016: 118,572 mi PASSJul 2017: 126,007 mi PASSJul 2018: 133,039 mi FAILJul 2018: 133,060 mi PASSJul 2019: 143,511 mi PASSJul 2020: 149,854 mi FAILJul 2020: 149,854 mi PASSJul 2021: 158,065 mi FAILJul 2021: 158,065 mi PASSJul 2022: 163,041 mi FAILJul 2022: 163,041 mi PASSJul 2023: 169,620 mi FAILJul 2023: 169,621 mi PASSJul 2024: 176,429 mi FAILAug 2024: 176,439 mi PASSJul 2025: 181,170 mi FAILJul 2025: 181,170 mi PASS181k104k26kSep 2009Jul 2025

MOT test history — 17/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 25,922 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)
Nov 2010 PASS 32,863 mi None recorded
Nov 2010 FAIL 32,863 mi
PRS Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2010 PASS 32,888 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 55,881 mi
USER ENTERED n/s wiper blade split
USER ENTERED n/s/r inner brake pad 2mm
USER ENTERED deep cut in o/s/f tyre + inner edge worn
USER ENTERED PARKING BRAKE EFFORT 16% - (MINIMUM ALLOWED)
Nov 2012 PASS 73,820 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 92,296 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2015 PASS 102,329 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 118,572 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 126,007 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 133,039 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 133,060 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 143,511 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 149,854 mi
PRS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Jul 2020 PASS 149,854 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 158,065 mi
MAJOR Hand operated control valve excessively worn lever (1.1.5 (a))
Jul 2021 PASS 158,065 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 FAIL 163,041 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rearmost part of hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY pad warning light on dash possible wiring fault
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Ratchet worn (1.1.6 (a))
Jul 2022 PASS 163,041 mi
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY pad warning light on dash possible wiring fault
Jul 2023 FAIL 169,620 mi
MAJOR Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 169,621 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2024 FAIL 176,429 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket insecure/bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 176,439 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 181,170 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Side repeater not working 501A capless (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2025 PASS 181,170 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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