2017 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 December 2026 (197 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,194 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Bmw has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 23,194 miles. This specific timing chain issue is a known weakness for the M54 engine, which powers this BMW, and its resolution is not evident in the MOT history.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,167 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light usage.
Things to check
- BMW M54 engine timing chain failure is a known and serious issue for this model.
- No MOT evidence of the timing chain failure being resolved or addressed.
- Low annual mileage (5,167 mi/yr) suggests limited use, which can exacerbate engine wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Clean MOT history with only one minor failure (registration plate lamp) in 7 tests.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,167 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No recurring major failures or advisories on critical safety systems.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | FAIL | 23,194 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 23,194 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 27,075 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 32,269 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 37,362 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 42,618 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 46,263 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL67 PDV, 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.