BW52 REU

2003 BMW — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
BMW
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 March 2019
Last recorded mileage
21,099 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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

This 2003 Bmw has 17 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 21,099 miles. The extremely low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 2019 MOT expiry, raises significant ownership and maintenance concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,174 miles per year, with a significant drop to 752 miles between July 2017 and March 2018.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (shock absorbers, ball joint) across multiple MOTs indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake system failures in 2011 and 2018, with advisories in 2010 and 2011, suggest a pattern of poor maintenance.
  • The 2019-03-30 MOT expiry is highly unusual for a 23-year-old vehicle, requiring immediate re-MOT.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (5,174 mi/yr) for a 23-year-old car is a major red flag for potential long-term storage issues.

Working in its favour

  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate road safety risks.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed its MOT tests since 2006, showing it has always been roadworthy.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 provides a high level of safety assurance for a 23-year-old vehicle.
  • The BMW M54 engine is known for its reliability and ease of maintenance, which is a positive for this model.

Mileage history

Jan 2006: 21,099 mi PASSJan 2007: 29,201 mi PASSJan 2008: 36,993 mi PASSJan 2009: 45,156 mi PASSJan 2010: 52,388 mi PASSJan 2011: 56,786 mi PASSOct 2011: 58,998 mi FAILOct 2011: 58,998 mi PASSJun 2012: 64,111 mi FAILJun 2012: 64,111 mi PASSJul 2013: 67,851 mi PASSJun 2014: 70,270 mi PASSJul 2015: 73,516 mi PASSJul 2016: 75,751 mi PASSJul 2017: 78,178 mi PASSMar 2018: 78,930 mi FAILMar 2018: 78,931 mi PASS79k50k21kJan 2006Mar 2018

MOT test history — 14/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2006 PASS 21,099 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 29,201 mi
USER ENTERED small cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
Jan 2008 PASS 36,993 mi
USER ENTERED engine undertray fitted
Jan 2009 PASS 45,156 mi
USER ENTERED engine undertray fitted restricting inspection
Jan 2010 PASS 52,388 mi
USER ENTERED engine undertray fitted restricting inspection
USER ENTERED plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection
Jan 2011 PASS 56,786 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oct 2011 FAIL 58,998 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oct 2011 PASS 58,998 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2012 FAIL 64,111 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED front exhaust bracket broken but still suports exhaust.
Jun 2012 PASS 64,111 mi
USER ENTERED front exhaust bracket broken but still suports exhaust.
Jul 2013 PASS 67,851 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 70,270 mi
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)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2015 PASS 73,516 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 75,751 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 78,178 mi
ADVISORY coolant warning light on
ADVISORY general corrosion
ADVISORY centre exhaust system not adequately supported
Mar 2018 FAIL 78,930 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Mar 2018 PASS 78,931 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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