BP17 BFE

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
13 April 2027 (303 days away)
Last recorded mileage
44,707 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 44,707 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with safety-critical components suggest a need for thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 8,569 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a 2023 MOT gap that is unexplained.

Things to check

  • Dangerous rear tyre defect on 2021-08-11, indicating severe neglect.
  • Dangerous rear brake pad failure on 2021-08-11, showing critical wear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories and failures across 7 tests (Jun 2020, Aug 2021, Aug 2022, Mar 2025, Apr 2026).
  • Recurring brake pad advisories and failures across 4 tests (Jun 2020, Aug 2021, Aug 2022, Apr 2026).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until April 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,569 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.

Mileage history

Jun 2020: 44,707 mi PASSAug 2021: 50,190 mi FAILAug 2021: 50,190 mi PASSAug 2022: 58,233 mi FAILAug 2022: 58,233 mi PASSFeb 2024: 69,893 mi FAILFeb 2024: 69,897 mi PASSMar 2025: 74,500 mi FAILMar 2025: 74,500 mi PASSApr 2026: 79,593 mi FAILApr 2026: 79,593 mi PASS80k62k45kJun 2020Apr 2026

MOT test history — 6/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2020 PASS 44,707 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2021 FAIL 50,190 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm tyre tread wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 50,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm tyre tread wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 FAIL 58,233 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY tpms light on
Aug 2022 PASS 58,233 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY tpms light on
Feb 2024 FAIL 69,893 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT-1.8MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed CORDS EXPOSED ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2024 PASS 69,897 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP/CRACK WITHIN SWEPT AREA OF WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT-1.8MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2025 FAIL 74,500 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (loose in lamp (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2025 PASS 74,500 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2026 FAIL 79,593 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Apr 2026 PASS 79,593 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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