BL04 YSY

2004 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 January 2020
Last recorded mileage
50,717 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

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

This 2004 Bmw has 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 50,717 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems demands thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 8,294 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal mileage progression.

Things to check

  • Jan 2019: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit — a dangerous defect that was only advisory.
  • May 2008: Brakes imbalanced across an axle — a major safety failure.
  • May 2009: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick — another critical brake failure.
  • Recurring brake advisories (2007, 2008, 2009) — consistent pattern of wear and neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,294 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the Jan 2019 test.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 50,717 mi PASSMay 2008: 65,692 mi FAILJun 2008: 65,715 mi PASSMay 2009: 74,296 mi FAILJun 2009: 74,296 mi PASSJan 2011: 86,182 mi PASSJan 2012: 91,369 mi PASSJan 2013: 95,866 mi PASSDec 2013: 100,458 mi PASSJan 2015: 107,322 mi PASSDec 2015: 108,245 mi PASSJan 2017: 112,130 mi PASSJan 2018: 117,076 mi PASSJan 2019: 124,805 mi FAILJan 2019: 124,829 mi PASS125k88k51kJun 2007Jan 2019

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 50,717 mi
ADVISORY Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2008 FAIL 65,692 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2008 PASS 65,715 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
May 2009 FAIL 74,296 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
Jun 2009 PASS 74,296 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 86,182 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 91,369 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Jan 2013 PASS 95,866 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2013 PASS 100,458 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED advise wear to outer edge of nearside front tyre /stepped tread
Jan 2015 PASS 107,322 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2015 PASS 108,245 mi
ADVISORY engine oil leak
Jan 2017 PASS 112,130 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 117,076 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2019 FAIL 124,805 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2019 PASS 124,829 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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