BK56 WDA

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
BLACK
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 January 2024
Last recorded mileage
75,901 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 75,901 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-01-25, which is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows a 39,992-mile difference between two tests on 02 Sep 2009 and 04 Sep 2009, and a period of extremely low usage (709 mi/yr equivalent) before Dec 2020, indicating significant mileage discrepancies.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomalies: 39,992-mile difference on 02 Sep 2009 and 04 Sep 2009, plus 709 mi/yr equivalent before Dec 2020.
  • MOT Status: Currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2024-01-25, indicating a significant lapse in roadworthiness checks.
  • Steering Recurrence: Recurring steering rack advisories (Oct 2018, Jan 2023) suggest a persistent underlying issue.
  • Engine/Oil Advisory: Engine oil advisory noted in Jan 2023, indicating a potential leak or maintenance concern.

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded: All 5 MOT tests resulted in a pass, showing no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent mileage: Average annual usage of 8,132 miles aligns with typical UK driving.
  • Long MOT history: The vehicle has a comprehensive MOT record since its first test in 2009.
  • Euro NCAP Safety Rating: 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 75,901 mi FAILSep 2009: 35,909 mi PASSSep 2010: 46,611 mi FAILSep 2010: 46,612 mi PASSAug 2011: 53,971 mi FAILSep 2011: 54,116 mi PASSSep 2012: 62,830 mi PASSSep 2013: 73,846 mi FAILSep 2013: 73,846 mi PASSSep 2014: 81,835 mi PASSOct 2015: 87,310 mi PASSSep 2016: 91,368 mi PASSOct 2017: 109,827 mi PASSOct 2018: 118,225 mi PASSOct 2019: 128,131 mi PASSDec 2020: 128,971 mi PASSDec 2021: 135,816 mi PASSJan 2023: 138,902 mi PASS139k87k36kSep 2009Jan 2023

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 FAIL 75,901 mi
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2009 PASS 35,909 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 FAIL 46,611 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED small cuts on n/s/f tyre inner side wall
Sep 2010 PASS 46,612 mi
USER ENTERED small cuts on n/s/f tyre inner side wall
USER ENTERED front number plate slight water damage
Aug 2011 FAIL 53,971 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED both front tyres have splits too inner sidewalls
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and has cuts too outer sidewall
Sep 2011 PASS 54,116 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 62,830 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sep 2013 FAIL 73,846 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2013 PASS 73,846 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 81,835 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 87,310 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sep 2016 PASS 91,368 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Minor cut to tyre sidewall
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2017 PASS 109,827 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 118,225 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 128,131 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 128,971 mi
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dec 2021 PASS 135,816 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 138,902 mi
ADVISORY oil leak on engine
ADVISORY powersteering rack damp with oil

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK56 WDA, 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.