BS03 RAD

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
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
3246 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
68,573 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 68,573 miles. The recurring advisories and past failures point to significant underlying issues, making this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows a critical decrease from 104,045 miles on 2010-02-02 to 100,554 miles on 2011-01-01, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2010 (104,045 mi) and Jan 2011 (100,554 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased from 104,045 miles (2010-02-02) to 100,554 miles (2011-01-01) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • No valid MOT on record since 2004, with the last expiry date of 2026-05-16 being a critical red flag.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (Jun 2019, Apr 2022) and engine/oil (Jun 2019) suggest deep structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test (May 2025), suggesting current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,132 miles per year, aligning with typical UK usage.
  • BMW's M54B30 engine is known for its reliability and ease of maintenance, despite reported N54 issues.

Mileage history

Nov 2007: 68,573 mi FAILNov 2007: 68,573 mi PASSNov 2008: 91,206 mi PASSFeb 2010: 104,045 mi PASSJan 2011: 100,554 mi PASSFeb 2012: 102,228 mi FAILFeb 2012: 102,229 mi PASSFeb 2013: 102,445 mi PASSOct 2013: 104,563 mi PASSSep 2014: 105,016 mi PASSApr 2016: 114,201 mi PASSApr 2016: 114,337 mi PASSApr 2017: 118,990 mi FAILApr 2017: 118,992 mi PASSJun 2019: 121,480 mi FAILJun 2019: 121,480 mi PASSMar 2021: 129,588 mi PASSApr 2022: 130,545 mi FAILMay 2022: 130,550 mi PASSApr 2023: 130,766 mi PASSMay 2025: 131,168 mi PASS131k100k69kNov 2007May 2025

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2007 FAIL 68,573 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED noise from o/s/r wheel
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges
Nov 2007 PASS 68,573 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 91,206 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 104,045 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Engine management light on
USER ENTERED Condition of wiper blades
USER ENTERED Condition of both number plates
USER ENTERED Condition of offside side door mirror
USER ENTERED Condition & wear to front & rear brake discs Borderline
Jan 2011 PASS 100,554 mi
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 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)
Feb 2012 FAIL 102,228 mi
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2012 PASS 102,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2013 PASS 102,445 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 104,563 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 105,016 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 114,201 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre near limit
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
Apr 2016 PASS 114,337 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 118,990 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2017 PASS 118,992 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jun 2019 FAIL 121,480 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 121,480 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 129,588 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 FAIL 130,545 mi
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
May 2022 PASS 130,550 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 130,766 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 131,168 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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