BT05 DFV

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
GREY
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
13 July 2026 (25 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,672 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 31 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 23,672 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, makes its overall condition highly questionable.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (6,891 miles/year) for its 21-year age, with a significant drop in usage from 88,097 miles in Jan 2019 to 23,672 miles in Feb 2008.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS emissions defect recorded on 2025-07-15 (test 15).
  • 9 major brake failures and 13 related advisories across 15 MOT tests.
  • 7 test failures in total, indicating a pattern of neglect.
  • Dangerous Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (2025-07-15).

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 12 historical failures

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 23,672 mi PASSJan 2009: 29,257 mi FAILJan 2009: 29,257 mi PASSJan 2010: 36,728 mi FAILJan 2010: 36,728 mi PASSFeb 2011: 43,489 mi PASSJan 2012: 48,537 mi FAILJan 2012: 48,539 mi PASSJan 2013: 54,042 mi PASSJan 2014: 59,657 mi PASSJan 2015: 66,040 mi PASSJan 2016: 72,423 mi PASSJan 2017: 78,419 mi FAILJan 2017: 78,477 mi PASSJan 2018: 83,852 mi FAILJan 2018: 83,852 mi PASSJan 2019: 88,097 mi FAILJan 2019: 88,161 mi PASSJan 2020: 92,469 mi FAILJan 2020: 92,585 mi PASSFeb 2021: 96,357 mi FAILFeb 2021: 96,357 mi PASSJul 2021: 97,976 mi FAILJul 2021: 98,006 mi PASSJul 2022: 108,734 mi FAILJul 2022: 108,849 mi PASSJul 2023: 120,473 mi FAILJul 2023: 120,473 mi PASSJun 2024: 130,442 mi PASSJul 2025: 141,457 mi FAILJul 2025: 141,457 mi PASS141k83k24kFeb 2008Jul 2025

MOT test history — 19/31 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 23,672 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 FAIL 29,257 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2009 PASS 29,257 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2010 FAIL 36,728 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
Jan 2010 PASS 36,728 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 43,489 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 FAIL 48,537 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jan 2012 PASS 48,539 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jan 2013 PASS 54,042 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 59,657 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2015 PASS 66,040 mi
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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
USER ENTERED both rear wheel bearings slight noise
USER ENTERED corrosion noted on rear brake pipes
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre worn slightly on inner edge
Jan 2016 PASS 72,423 mi
ADVISORY Front both lower wishbones rear bushes deteriorated.
ADVISORY rear brake pads and discs 70% worn.
Jan 2017 FAIL 78,419 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jan 2017 PASS 78,477 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 FAIL 83,852 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Jan 2018 PASS 83,852 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 88,097 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Jan 2019 PASS 88,161 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 92,469 mi
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
DANGEROUS Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 92,585 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 96,357 mi
PRS Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 96,357 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Jul 2021 FAIL 97,976 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 98,006 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2022 FAIL 108,734 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 108,849 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 120,473 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 120,473 mi
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 130,442 mi
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 141,457 mi
PRS Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 PASS 141,457 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT05 DFV, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.