BL54 HWC

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 December 2020
Last recorded mileage
83,114 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 83,114 miles. The provided data includes a single MOT pass in 2007, but no subsequent records, making its current roadworthiness and safety unverified.

The vehicle has no MOT history, so mileage cannot be verified against official records. However, the single 2007-12-31 MOT pass recorded 83,114 miles, which is a significant concern for a 2004 car.

Things to check

  • No MOT history recorded for a 22-year-old vehicle (registered 2004).
  • The single 2007-12-31 MOT pass is the only recorded test, with no subsequent history.
  • Mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing only 83,114 miles by 2007-12-31 for a 2004 car.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with no valid MOT.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • The single 2007-12-31 MOT pass indicates the vehicle was roadworthy at that time.
  • No recorded failures or advisories on the single MOT test from 2007-12-31.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Dec 2007: 83,114 mi PASSDec 2008: 89,245 mi PASSDec 2009: 101,192 mi PASSJan 2011: 110,048 mi PASSDec 2011: 138,831 mi FAILDec 2011: 138,831 mi PASSDec 2012: 160,780 mi PASSJan 2014: 167,062 mi FAILJan 2014: 167,062 mi PASSJan 2015: 178,002 mi FAILJan 2015: 178,070 mi PASSApr 2016: 190,440 mi FAILApr 2016: 190,529 mi PASSMay 2017: 199,165 mi PASSMay 2018: 202,617 mi FAILJun 2018: 202,617 mi PASSJun 2019: 203,122 mi PASS203k143k83kDec 2007Jun 2019

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2007 PASS 83,114 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 89,245 mi
USER ENTERED air bag light on
Dec 2009 PASS 101,192 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)
Jan 2011 PASS 110,048 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)
Dec 2011 FAIL 138,831 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED air bag light on
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2011 PASS 138,831 mi
USER ENTERED air bag light on
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2012 PASS 160,780 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 Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED engine light on dash? & slight misfire
Jan 2014 FAIL 167,062 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Jan 2014 PASS 167,062 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 FAIL 178,002 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2015 PASS 178,070 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2016 FAIL 190,440 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2016 PASS 190,529 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 199,165 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 202,617 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 202,617 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 203,122 mi None recorded

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