BN04 XBK

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
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 February 2019
Last recorded mileage
68,221 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 68,221 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a 10-year period of very low usage followed by a 10-year period of very high usage, raising serious concerns about its past maintenance and reliability.

The mileage shows a 10-year period of very low usage (Mar 2013-Mar 2016: 4,802-6,983 miles/year), followed by a 10-year period of very high usage (Mar 2011-Mar 2016: 6,802-18,065 miles/year), which is highly irregular and suggests potential odometer fraud or significant changes in vehicle use.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 10-year period of very low usage (Mar 2013-Mar 2016) followed by 10-year high usage (Mar 2011-Mar 2016).
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (2 major failures, 11 advisories) and Tyres (1 major failure, 11 advisories) show chronic neglect.
  • Not valid MOT: Vehicle has no current MOT, last expiring

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures: The last MOT failure was in March 2016, indicating no recent safety-critical issues.
  • Consistent retest history: All 4 failures were immediately rectified and retested, showing responsive ownership.
  • No DANGEROUS defects: No immediate road safety risks are present in the recent MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: The vehicle boasts a high safety rating, despite its age and wear.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 68,221 mi PASSMar 2008: 88,073 mi PASSMar 2009: 106,138 mi PASSMar 2010: 121,050 mi FAILMar 2010: 1 mi PASSMar 2011: 131,577 mi PASSMar 2012: 138,379 mi FAILMar 2012: 138,485 mi PASSMar 2013: 145,468 mi PASSMar 2014: 150,270 mi FAILMar 2014: 150,270 mi PASSMar 2015: 156,965 mi FAILMar 2015: 156,965 mi PASSMar 2016: 166,576 mi PASSFeb 2018: 171,530 mi PASS172k86k0kMar 2007Feb 2018

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 68,221 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 88,073 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 106,138 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 1.6mm advise
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn close to limit 1.6mm advise
Mar 2010 FAIL 121,050 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Both front tyres 'stepping' on inner edges
Mar 2010 PASS 1 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 131,577 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 138,379 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Mar 2012 PASS 138,485 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 145,468 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2014 FAIL 150,270 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Mar 2014 PASS 150,270 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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 Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
USER ENTERED Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Mar 2015 FAIL 156,965 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2015 PASS 156,965 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2016 PASS 166,576 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2018 PASS 171,530 mi None recorded

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