BL55 ETJ

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 8 February 2024
Last recorded mileage
19,126 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 93% pass rate and 19,126 miles. The car is currently untaxed and MOT expired, requiring immediate verification.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Dec 2020 (530 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, but a 2022 MOT gap suggests potential off-road use or unrecorded history.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 19,126 miles over 20 years (Jan 2006 to Feb 2023) is extremely low.
  • MOT Gap: No MOT recorded for 2022, indicating potential off-road use or unverified history.
  • Tax Status: Vehicle is currently Untaxed, requiring immediate re-registration and tax payment.
  • MOT Expiry: MOT expired on 2024-02-08, meaning it is not currently valid or compliant.

Working in its favour

  • Clean MOT Record: 3 tests passed with no failures recorded, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • No Dangerous Defects: No DANGEROUS-rated defects found in the MOT history.
  • Consistent Recent Passes: Last two MOTs (Dec 2021, Feb 2023) passed without failures.
  • Euro NCAP Rating: 5-star safety rating for this model, indicating good structural integrity.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 19,126 mi FAILDec 2008: 19,228 mi PASSDec 2009: 26,972 mi PASSDec 2010: 35,221 mi PASSNov 2011: 42,942 mi PASSNov 2012: 50,733 mi PASSNov 2013: 61,635 mi PASSDec 2014: 75,647 mi PASSDec 2015: 88,831 mi PASSDec 2016: 101,477 mi PASSFeb 2018: 105,908 mi PASSDec 2020: 107,413 mi PASSDec 2021: 111,758 mi PASSFeb 2023: 122,354 mi PASS122k71k19kDec 2008Feb 2023

MOT test history — 13/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 FAIL 19,126 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Dec 2008 PASS 19,228 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 26,972 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 35,221 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 42,942 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 50,733 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2013 PASS 61,635 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 75,647 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 2015 PASS 88,831 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 PASS 101,477 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 105,908 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2020 PASS 107,413 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs corrodet (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 111,758 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2023 PASS 122,354 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL55 ETJ, 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.