Sample report with fictional data

SAMPLE

BMW M135i xDrive Auto

  • 2020
  • White
  • Petrol
  • Automatic
First registered
22 May 2020
Previous keepers
2
Last recorded mileage
54,321 mi
VIN ends in
45454

Report run Reference A373-SAMPLE-20261022

  • MOTValid until 14 May 2027204 days left
  • ULEZ and clean air zonesCompliantEuro 6 petrol
  • Safety recallsOutstanding safety recall1 recall may apply
  • Road tax£165 a yearor £90.75 for six months

Clean air zone result is worked out from the recorded Euro standard and fuel type. Some zones set their own rules.

Summary

Check at the viewing

Compare these with the car and its logbook (V5C) before you buy. If anything doesn’t match, ask why.

  • RegistrationSAMPLEShould match both number plates and the logbook.
  • VIN ends in45454On the logbook, at the base of the windscreen and on the driver’s door pillar.
  • Engine numberF1983642On the logbook and stamped on the engine.
  • First registered22 May 2020Shown on the logbook as the date of first registration.
  • Latest logbook issued19 Jun 2022The seller’s V5C should show this date. An older one may not be the current logbook.
  • ColourWhiteShould match the car and its logbook.

Type the VIN from the car or its logbook (V5C). We’ll tell you if it’s the one on our records for this car.

Theft & finance

Stolen check

Warning

Stolen record found

Recorded
16 May 2017
Police force
Metropolitan Police

Outstanding finance

Warning

Finance record found

Finance company
MotoNovo Finance
Agreement type
Hire purchase
Agreement date
2 Feb 2022
Term
37 months
Agreement number
Redacted
Contact number
Redacted
Vehicle description
M135i xDrive Aut

Damage & salvage

Insurance write-off

Warning

Write-off record found

Category
Category N (non-structural damage)
Loss date
23 Oct 2021
Damage location
Front
Insurer
Aviva – Stretford
Damage cause code
A
Theft marker at loss
Not stolen
Recorded make and model
BMW M135i xDrive Aut

Salvage auction history

Warning

1 auction record found

Auction date
18 Nov 2021
Auction
Example Salvage Auctions
Location
West Midlands
Lot reference
SAMPLE-0182
Category
Category N
Recorded damage
Front
Recorded mileage
12,480 mi
Generated example: white hatchback with front-left bumper and wing damage, seen from the front-left.
Front-left view
Generated example: front view of a white hatchback showing damage at the front-left corner.
Front view
Generated example: rear-left view of a white five-door hatchback.
Rear-left view
Generated example: black right-hand-drive interior of a white automatic hatchback.
Interior

Fictional auction record with AI-generated example photos.

Mileage, MOT & recalls

Illustrative MOT and mileage records.

Recorded mileage

Clear

No mileage decrease detected

54,321 mi

Last recorded on 15 May 2026

≈ 12,048 mi a year
All mileage readings (5)
Illustrative MOT mileage readings
DateMileageSource
15 May 202654,321 miMOT passed
16 May 202537,582 miMOT passed
15 May 202537,580 miMOT failed
17 May 202428,940 miMOT passed
19 May 202318,300 miMOT passed

MOT history

Warning

1 advisory at latest MOT

MOT expires
14 May 2027
Tests
5
Passed
4
Failed
1
Pass15 May 202654,321 mi1 advisory
Advisories
  • Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit.
Pass16 May 202537,582 miNo advisories

No advisories recorded.

Fail15 May 202537,580 mi1 defect
Defects
  • Offside rear stop lamp not working.

No advisories recorded.

Pass17 May 202428,940 mi1 advisory
Advisories
  • Front brake discs worn, but not excessively.
Pass19 May 202318,300 miNo advisories

No advisories recorded.

Safety recalls

Warning

Outstanding safety recall

DVSA records at least one safety recall on this vehicle that hasn’t been fixed.

Recalls that may apply to this model and build date

  1. The driver's air bag fabric could be damaged by the air bag cover during deploymentFix: On the affected vehicles the driver’s airbag will be replaced.R/2020/110, issued 27 Apr 2020, for cars built 28 Jan 2020 to 11 Mar 2020 (1,121 vehicles)

A dealer can confirm which recall applies using the VIN. Recall repairs are normally free.

Recall details from DVSA, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The recall flag and build date in this sample are illustrative.

Taxi & hire history

Fictional licence records.

Taxi & hire records

Warning

2 licence records found

Record 1

Use type
Private hire
Licensing authority
Example City Council
Licence reference
SAMPLE-PHV-0142
Licence start
1 Sep 2021
Licence end
31 Aug 2022

Record 2

Use type
Private hire
Licensing authority
Example City Council
Licence reference
SAMPLE-PHV-0142
Licence start
1 Sep 2020
Licence end
31 Aug 2021

Keepers & vehicle changes

Registered keepers

2 previous keepers

Previous keepers
2
Current keeper
Since 30 Apr 2022 (4 years 5 months)
Keeper 2
19 Feb 2022 to 30 Apr 2022 (2 months)
Keeper 1
22 May 2020 to 19 Feb 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Logbooks (V5C)

3 logbooks issued

Latest issue
19 Jun 2022
Earlier issue
3 May 2022
Earlier issue
29 Oct 2021

Registration changes

1 registration change

Previous registration
AD17ASH
Recorded registration
DS20KLA
Changed
29 Oct 2021

Colour changes

No recorded colour change found

Current colour
White

Import & export

Clear

No import or export recorded

Imported
No
Non-EU import
No
Exported
No
First registered
22 May 2020
First registered in UK
22 May 2020
Used before first registration
No

Scrap & identity records

Clear

No scrapping recorded

Scrapped
No
Destruction certificate
No
Vehicle identity check records
0

Vehicle timeline

Recorded events in date order, latest first. Example registration data updated 2 Aug 2022.

  1. 2026

    1. MOT passedRecorded at 54,321 miles with 1 advisoryThe vehicle passed its annual roadworthiness test.

  2. 2025

    1. MOT passedRecorded at 37,582 miles with no advisoriesThe vehicle passed its annual roadworthiness test.
    2. Warning: MOT failedRecorded at 37,580 miles with 1 defectThe vehicle failed its annual roadworthiness test and needed work before it could pass.

  3. 2024

    1. MOT passedRecorded at 28,940 miles with 1 advisoryThe vehicle passed its annual roadworthiness test.

  4. 2023

    1. MOT passedRecorded at 18,300 miles with no advisoriesThe vehicle passed its annual roadworthiness test.

  5. 2022

    1. Warning: Private hire licence endedLicensed by Example City CouncilThe vehicle’s licence to carry paying passengers came to an end.
    2. Logbook issuedV5C registration certificateA new logbook was issued, for example after a change of keeper or details.
    3. Logbook issuedV5C registration certificateA new logbook was issued, for example after a change of keeper or details.
    4. Registered keeper changed2 previous keepersSomeone new became responsible for the vehicle. The keeper isn’t always the owner.
    5. Registered keeper changed1 previous keeperSomeone new became responsible for the vehicle. The keeper isn’t always the owner.
    6. Warning: Finance agreementHire purchase over 37 monthsA finance agreement was registered against the vehicle. Until it’s settled, the lender may own it.

  6. 2021

    1. Warning: Salvage auction recordExample Salvage AuctionsThe vehicle was offered at an auction for damaged vehicles.
    2. AD17ASH → DS20KLARegistration number changedThe vehicle moved to a different registration number, often a private plate.
    3. Logbook issuedV5C registration certificateA new logbook was issued, for example after a change of keeper or details.
    4. Warning: Insurance write-off recordedCategory N (non-structural damage)An insurer decided the vehicle was too damaged, or too costly, to repair.
    5. Warning: Private hire licence startedLicensed by Example City CouncilA council licensed the vehicle to carry paying passengers.
    6. Warning: Private hire licence endedLicensed by Example City CouncilThe vehicle’s licence to carry paying passengers came to an end.

  7. 2020

    1. Warning: Private hire licence startedLicensed by Example City CouncilA council licensed the vehicle to carry paying passengers.
    2. First registeredStart of the vehicle’s recordThe date the vehicle was first registered for use on the road.

  8. 2017

    1. Warning: Stolen recordRecorded by the policePolice recorded this vehicle as stolen.

Vehicle specifications

Engine
1998 cc
Power
171.6 bhp
0–60 mph
6.8 s
Top speed
137 mph
Gearbox
Automatic, 8 gears
Drive
4x4
Fuel economy
37.2 mpg
CO₂
177 g/km
Full specification

Vehicle identity

Make
BMW
Model
M135i xDrive Auto
Year
2020
First registered
22 May 2020
Colour
White
VIN ends in
45454
Engine number
F1983642
Vehicle class
Car
Body
5-door hatchback
Country of origin
Germany
Range and series
1 Series (F40)

Engine & transmission

Engine capacity
1998 cc
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, 8 gears
Drive
4x4
Engine make
BMW
Aspiration
Turbo Charged
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
Inline
Valves per cylinder
4
Valve gear
DOHC
Engine location
Front
Bore
82 mm
Stroke
95 mm
Power delivery
Normal
Driver position
Right-hand drive

Performance

Power
171.6 bhp / 128 kW
Power at
5500 rpm
Torque
240 Nm / 177.1 lb-ft
Torque at
1600 rpm
Top speed
137 mph / 220 km/h
0–60 mph
6.8 s
0–100 km/h
7.2 s

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,319 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
1,434 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Kerb weight
1,525 kg
Unladen weight
1,525 kg
Gross vehicle weight
2,085 kg
Maximum permissible mass
2,085 kg
Doors
5
Seats
5
Axles
2
Wheel plan
2-axle rigid body
Fuel tank
50 litres

Fuel economy

Combined
37.2 mpg / 7.6 L/100km
Urban
25.9 mpg / 10.9 L/100km
Extra urban
49.6 mpg / 5.7 L/100km

Emissions & tax

Euro standard
6
Registration CO₂
177 g/km
Performance CO₂
182 g/km
Tax CO₂
155 g/km
Tax for 12 months
£165.00
Tax for 6 months
£90.75
Tax band
Not available
Type approval
M1

Model reference (SMMT)

Marque
BMW
Variant
M135i xDrive Auto
Transmission
Automatic
Body style
Hatchback
Drive
4x4
Gears
8
Nominal engine capacity
2 litres
Market sector
AA
Model code
174
Marque code
MW
Visibility date
05/09/2019
Setup date
05/09/2019

Other reference codes

MVRIS make code
M0
MVRIS model code
KLT
Transmission code
A
Door plan code
14
Fuel catalyst code
C
Primary fuel flag
Y
Rigid or articulated
Rigid

Tax figures are supplied example values.

That’s the full sample report.Reference A373-SAMPLE-20261022Example registration data updated 2 Aug 2022. No live checks performed.
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