BW52 THU

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
SILVER
Engine
1951 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 November 2017
Last recorded mileage
265,127 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 5 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 265,127 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous unresolved issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage of 20,608 miles/yr, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/yr, with a notable spike of 26,916 miles in just 14 days between Nov 2014 and Nov 2015.

Things to check

  • 2014-11-25: Major failure for excessively deteriorated nearside front brake hose.
  • 2015-11-25: Major failure for seriously weakened brake discs on both sides.
  • 2015-11-25: Major failure for excessive play in offside front track rod end ball joint.
  • 2016-11-22: Major failure for driver's airbag obviously defective.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs.
  • The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017).
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Nov 2014: 265,127 mi PASSNov 2015: 292,043 mi FAILNov 2015: 292,057 mi PASSNov 2016: 307,096 mi FAILNov 2016: 307,096 mi PASS307k286k265kNov 2014Nov 2016

MOT test history — 3/5 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2014 PASS 265,127 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 292,043 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outter (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outter (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
FAIL brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner) (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nov 2015 PASS 292,057 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
Nov 2016 FAIL 307,096 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PRS Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nov 2016 PASS 307,096 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW52 THU, 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.