BM51 ATY

2002 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
4941 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 April 2027 (306 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,564 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

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

This 2002 Bmw has 25 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 37,564 miles. The history of N54 engine reliability issues and timing chain failures is a significant concern for this model.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,783 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years from 15,774 miles in 2021 to just 1,130 miles in 2025.

Things to check

  • Recurring advisories on critical systems: brakes (10 advisories), suspension (6 advisories), and engine oil (3 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (5,783 miles/year) for a 24-year-old vehicle, suggesting prolonged inactivity or short journeys.
  • Community-reported N54 engine reliability issues and plastic timing chain guide failures are critical for this model.
  • The 2019 MOT recorded 116,077 miles, but the 2020 retest only 697 miles, indicating a significant usage drop.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, providing peace of mind for immediate roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 37,564 mi FAILFeb 2006: 37,564 mi PASSJul 2007: 42,834 mi PASSMay 2008: 46,289 mi PASSFeb 2009: 50,948 mi PASSMar 2011: 73,545 mi PASSApr 2011: 73,743 mi PASSApr 2012: 81,779 mi FAILApr 2012: 81,779 mi PASSApr 2013: 86,291 mi PASSApr 2014: 93,145 mi PASSApr 2015: 100,753 mi PASSApr 2016: 108,382 mi FAILApr 2016: 108,382 mi PASSApr 2017: 114,641 mi PASSMay 2018: 115,348 mi PASSApr 2019: 116,077 mi PASSJan 2020: 116,774 mi PASSApr 2021: 132,548 mi FAILApr 2021: 132,551 mi PASSApr 2022: 133,904 mi PASSApr 2023: 135,374 mi PASSMar 2024: 136,942 mi PASSMar 2025: 138,072 mi PASSApr 2026: 140,525 mi PASS141k89k38kFeb 2006Apr 2026

MOT test history — 21/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 FAIL 37,564 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Feb 2006 PASS 37,564 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 PASS 42,834 mi
USER ENTERED slight cuts in o/s/r inner tyre wall
May 2008 PASS 46,289 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 50,948 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 73,545 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 73,743 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 81,779 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2012 PASS 81,779 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2013 PASS 86,291 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Apr 2014 PASS 93,145 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
USER ENTERED crack in windowscreen outside zone a but does not obstruct drivers view.
Apr 2015 PASS 100,753 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres have low tread
USER ENTERED Surface corrosion on o/s/f & n/s/f sills
Apr 2016 FAIL 108,382 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Apr 2016 PASS 108,382 mi
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Apr 2017 PASS 114,641 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 115,348 mi
ADVISORY all brake pipes slightly corroded in places.
Apr 2019 PASS 116,077 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Fuel cap seal deteriorating
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 116,774 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Apr 2021 FAIL 132,548 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Apr 2021 PASS 132,551 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2022 PASS 133,904 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing N/S/F wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 135,374 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
Mar 2024 PASS 136,942 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY wet conditions
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted
Mar 2025 PASS 138,072 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2026 PASS 140,525 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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