BT57 FYW
2007 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- BMW
- Year
- 2007
- 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
- 7 December 2026 (175 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 85,842 mi
AI verdict AVOID 28/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2007 Bmw has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 85,842 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious questions about its maintenance and safety.
The mileage shows a significant drop from 9,252 miles/year (2018-2019) to 2,422 miles/year (2023-2025), indicating a change in usage or potential issues.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-12-10 (test 179,393 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring major exhaust emissions failure on 2020-09-30 (test 160,012 mi) — persistent issue.
- Recurring major suspension failures on 2020-10-01 (test 160,021 mi) — multiple system weaknesses.
- Recurring major tyre failures on 2025-12-10 (test 179,393 mi) — consistent wear pattern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-07, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage anomalies detected after the initial low-usage period.
- Consistent annual mileage before 2019, suggesting regular use.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the December 2025 pass.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 85,842 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 85,999 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 85,999 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Jul 2012 | FAIL | 95,655 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 95,660 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 97,604 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 106,935 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 115,837 mi |
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn on edge
|
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 123,256 mi |
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY cover fitted
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 123,266 mi |
ADVISORY cover fitted
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 132,822 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 141,999 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 151,251 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 160,012 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Emits slight blue smoke from exhaust
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 160,021 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 165,910 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 170,239 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Engine Damp With Oil ADVISORY Fuel Smell Under The Bonnet ADVISORY Front Brake Discs Worn ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre Worn, Outer Edge Worn Low On Legal Limit ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn ADVISORY Rear Brake Discs Worn ADVISORY Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 172,885 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate slightly damaged ADVISORY Engine damp with oil ADVISORY Offside front tyre inner edge worn and perished ADVISORY Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes worn and perished ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Bonnet release worn
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 175,307 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY chip in windscreen ADVISORY engine damp with oil ADVISORY Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease ADVISORY both rear tyres worn inner edge ADVISORY center undertray and heat shield bolt missing ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing ADVISORY front number plate damaged ADVISORY rear number plate slightly deteriorated ADVISORY front headlights slightly deteriorated
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 175,312 mi |
ADVISORY chip in windscreen ADVISORY engine damp with oil ADVISORY Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease ADVISORY both rear tyres worn inner edge ADVISORY center undertray and heat shield bolt missing ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake anti rattle clip missing ADVISORY front number plate damaged ADVISORY rear number plate slightly deteriorated ADVISORY front headlights slightly deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 179,393 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 179,399 mi | None recorded |
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