Free BMW car check
BMW depreciation means a lot of car for the money used, but running costs climb if maintenance has been skipped. A check is the quickest way to separate a cared-for example from a neglected one.
Free MOT, mileage and DVLA data from official UK government records
What a free BMW check shows
Full MOT history
Every test, pass or fail, with advisories and the recorded mileage at each one.
Mileage & clocking
The mileage timeline, with any drop between tests flagged as possible clocking.
Tax & recalls
Current tax status and any outstanding manufacturer safety recall.
DVLA details
Make, model, year, fuel, engine, CO2, colour and V5C logbook date.
What to check on a used BMW
- N47 diesel timing chains (rear-mounted) are a known weak point, so look for chain history.
- Run-flat tyres and suspension advisories are common on MOTs, check the recent ones.
- Confirm service history is consistent with the mileage, gaps get expensive.
Popular BMW models
Run any BMW reg through the free check above to see its MOT and mileage history.
Go beyond the free check
The free check covers MOT, mileage and DVLA data. Before you pay for any used BMW, two paid checks add the rest of the picture:
Listing Check
Paste the advert and get a fair-price verdict, things worth asking about, and the right questions for the seller. First one free.
History Check Coming soon
Experian provenance: outstanding finance, insurance write-off, stolen and scrapped markers.