BU02 YVL

2002 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2002
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 17 May 2022
Last recorded mileage
53,512 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Bmw has 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 53,512 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's condition and safety record make it an extremely high-risk purchase.

Mileage is consistent, averaging 9,617 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the 2020 MOT gap is a concern.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failures in Nov 2019 and May 2021 indicate severe neglect.
  • The 2020 MOT gap suggests the vehicle was off-road or not maintained during that period.
  • Recurring tyre advisories and anti-roll bar link failures point to chronic wear and tear.
  • The vehicle is 24 years old, significantly increasing the likelihood of major component failures.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,617 miles/year, showing no fraud.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety foundation for its age.
  • No recent MOT failures, suggesting the owner has addressed immediate safety concerns.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 53,512 mi PASSNov 2006: 68,069 mi FAILNov 2006: 68,128 mi PASSDec 2007: 81,472 mi FAILDec 2007: 81,634 mi PASSJan 2009: 92,587 mi FAILJan 2009: 92,589 mi PASSFeb 2010: 96,991 mi PASSJun 2011: 100,606 mi PASSOct 2012: 103,212 mi PASSOct 2013: 106,088 mi PASSOct 2014: 110,668 mi FAILOct 2014: 110,668 mi PASSOct 2015: 115,973 mi FAILNov 2015: 117,106 mi PASSNov 2016: 134,012 mi PASSOct 2017: 150,923 mi FAILOct 2017: 150,923 mi PASSOct 2018: 166,653 mi PASSNov 2019: 179,481 mi FAILNov 2019: 179,521 mi PASSMay 2021: 186,466 mi FAILMay 2021: 186,466 mi PASS186k120k54kNov 2005May 2021

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 PASS 53,512 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 FAIL 68,069 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Nov 2006 PASS 68,128 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 FAIL 81,472 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Dec 2007 PASS 81,634 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 FAIL 92,587 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2009 PASS 92,589 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 96,991 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 100,606 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2012 PASS 103,212 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 106,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2014 FAIL 110,668 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2014 PASS 110,668 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 115,973 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nov 2015 PASS 117,106 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 134,012 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2017 FAIL 150,923 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oct 2017 PASS 150,923 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2018 PASS 166,653 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 179,481 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2019 PASS 179,521 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 FAIL 186,466 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake sensor wire broken
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
May 2021 PASS 186,466 mi
ADVISORY Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

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