BL55 UDS

2005 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 February 2022
Last recorded mileage
56,183 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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

This 2005 Bmw has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 56,183 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2022-02-09, which is a major red flag.

The vehicle has covered 220,418 miles by Feb 2021, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating high wear and tear.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2022-02-09; current status is 'Not valid' — this is a major legal and safety concern.
  • High mileage of 220,418 miles by Feb 2021 suggests heavy use and accelerated wear.
  • Recurring failures and advisories on critical systems like brakes and exhaust indicate neglect.
  • The 2005 BMW is a 19–34 insurance group, making it very expensive to insure

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent service history, with regular MOT tests conducted annually.
  • The high mileage suggests a well-used vehicle, potentially indicating a reliable workhorse.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 56,183 mi FAILDec 2008: 56,183 mi PASSDec 2009: 76,981 mi FAILDec 2009: 76,981 mi PASSDec 2010: 92,502 mi PASSDec 2011: 103,993 mi FAILDec 2011: 103,993 mi PASSDec 2012: 116,865 mi PASSDec 2012: 116,865 mi FAILDec 2013: 125,489 mi PASSJan 2015: 131,672 mi PASSDec 2015: 142,689 mi PASSDec 2016: 154,054 mi PASSFeb 2018: 165,028 mi FAILFeb 2018: 165,028 mi PASSJan 2019: 173,656 mi PASSFeb 2020: 206,629 mi FAILFeb 2020: 206,629 mi PASSFeb 2021: 220,418 mi FAILFeb 2021: 220,418 mi PASS220k138k56kDec 2008Feb 2021

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 FAIL 56,183 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED Rear number plate delamiating
USER ENTERED O/S/R tyre punctured in centre tread
Dec 2008 PASS 56,183 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED Rear number plate delamiating
Dec 2009 FAIL 76,981 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED O/S Rear tyre very close to legal limit
Dec 2009 PASS 76,981 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 92,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2011 FAIL 103,993 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2011 PASS 103,993 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 116,865 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 116,865 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Dec 2013 PASS 125,489 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 131,672 mi
USER ENTERED advice:offside front shock absorber slight leak nearside front tyre nail
Dec 2015 PASS 142,689 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Dec 2016 PASS 154,054 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2018 FAIL 165,028 mi
FAIL Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front position light flickering
Feb 2018 PASS 165,028 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front position light flickering
Jan 2019 PASS 173,656 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 206,629 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Feb 2020 PASS 206,629 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 220,418 mi
ADVISORY advise both rear tyres /condition
ADVISORY advise all brake pipes require attention /cleaning up /or replacing
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
ADVISORY advise rear service brake and park brake requires attention
Feb 2021 PASS 220,418 mi
ADVISORY advise both rear tyres /condition
ADVISORY advise all brake pipes require attention /cleaning up /or replacing
ADVISORY advise rear service brake and park brake requires attention

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