BN55 WEW

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
BLUE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 June 2025
Last recorded mileage
44,979 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 44,979 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and recurring issues makes this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,919 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been off-road for extended periods.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories across 10 MOT tests (e.g., Feb 2020, Mar 2021, May 2023).
  • Persistent suspension issues, including shock absorber advisories (e.g., Feb 2020, Mar 2021, May 2023).
  • Multiple tyre failures and advisories (e.g., Feb 2020, Mar 2021, May 2023).
  • Engine oil and exhaust advisories present in the most recent MOT (Jun 2024).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 8,919 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Aug 2008: 44,979 mi PASSAug 2009: 55,868 mi PASSMar 2010: 60,525 mi PASSSep 2010: 69,557 mi PASSJan 2011: 73,282 mi PASSJan 2012: 80,706 mi PASSJan 2013: 88,259 mi FAILJan 2013: 88,259 mi PASSJan 2014: 92,537 mi PASSJan 2015: 102,272 mi FAILJan 2015: 102,272 mi PASSJan 2016: 115,092 mi FAILJan 2016: 115,092 mi PASSFeb 2017: 122,987 mi PASSFeb 2018: 132,340 mi PASSFeb 2019: 141,215 mi PASSFeb 2020: 150,235 mi FAILFeb 2020: 150,255 mi PASSMar 2021: 155,348 mi FAILMar 2021: 155,395 mi PASSMar 2022: 160,461 mi FAILMar 2022: 160,461 mi PASSMay 2023: 167,397 mi FAILJun 2023: 167,400 mi PASSJun 2024: 173,750 mi PASS174k109k45kAug 2008Jun 2024

MOT test history — 18/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2008 PASS 44,979 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 55,868 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 60,525 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 69,557 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 PASS 73,282 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 80,706 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 88,259 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jan 2013 PASS 88,259 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 92,537 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 FAIL 102,272 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2015 PASS 102,272 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 115,092 mi
FAIL Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult seat belt not checked
Jan 2016 PASS 115,092 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear child seat fitted adult seat belt not checked
Feb 2017 PASS 122,987 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
Feb 2018 PASS 132,340 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 141,215 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 150,235 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper splitting
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Feb 2020 PASS 150,255 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front wiper splitting
Mar 2021 FAIL 155,348 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 155,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 FAIL 160,461 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 160,461 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2023 FAIL 167,397 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 167,400 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 173,750 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))

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