BU07 BCY

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
SILVER
Engine
2993 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 October 2020
Last recorded mileage
48,999 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 48,999 miles. The single recorded MOT in 2019 failed due to severe brake issues and recurring advisories, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows 48,999 miles at its first MOT in April 2019, which is unusually low for a 19-year-old diesel BMW, suggesting potential odometer fraud or a long period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Apr 2015 – Mar 2016)
  • No valid MOT since 2019-10-09, indicating it has not been roadworthy for over 5 years.
  • First MOT on 2019-04-03 recorded 48,999 miles, which is implausibly low for a 19-year-old diesel.
  • Major failure on 2019-04-03 for brakes, with 3 related advisories, indicating severe neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No recorded failures for the timing chain or associated components, which are common BMW issues.

Mileage history

Apr 2010: 48,999 mi PASSMar 2011: 71,959 mi PASSFeb 2012: 91,128 mi PASSFeb 2013: 103,872 mi PASSApr 2014: 114,782 mi PASSApr 2015: 126,380 mi FAILApr 2015: 126,481 mi PASSApr 2015: 126,481 mi FAILMar 2016: 135,171 mi FAILMar 2016: 135,306 mi PASSMar 2017: 143,627 mi FAILMar 2017: 143,686 mi PASSMar 2018: 150,657 mi PASSApr 2019: 157,883 mi FAILApr 2019: 157,982 mi PASS158k103k49kApr 2010Apr 2019

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2010 PASS 48,999 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 71,959 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 91,128 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 103,872 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Apr 2014 PASS 114,782 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Apr 2015 FAIL 126,380 mi
FAIL Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords less than 25mm wide and wering on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front and both rear tyre valves perished
USER ENTERED Play in offside steering rack inner joint
USER ENTERED Both front seats back-rests has slight movement
USER ENTERED Nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts webbing slightly frayed
USER ENTERED Tow bar electric socket cover missing
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2015 PASS 126,481 mi
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords less than 25mm wide and wering on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front and both rear tyre valves perished
USER ENTERED Play in offside steering rack inner joint
USER ENTERED Both front seats back-rests has slight movement
USER ENTERED Nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts webbing slightly frayed
USER ENTERED Tow bar electric socket cover missing
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2015 FAIL 126,481 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords less than 25mm wide and wering on inner edge
USER ENTERED Nearside front and both rear tyre valves perished
USER ENTERED Play in offside steering rack inner joint
USER ENTERED Both front seats back-rests has slight movement
USER ENTERED Nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts webbing slightly frayed
USER ENTERED Tow bar electric socket cover missing
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2016 FAIL 135,171 mi
FAIL Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Engine cover fitted
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2016 PASS 135,306 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY Engine cover fitted
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2017 FAIL 143,627 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2017 PASS 143,686 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2018 PASS 150,657 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY undertrays damage & some missing
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner shoulder - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2019 FAIL 157,883 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY EML light on
ADVISORY wipers slightly smearing
ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replaced (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Apr 2019 PASS 157,982 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY EML light on
ADVISORY wipers slightly smearing
ADVISORY Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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