BMW 7302011 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent pattern of unresolved mechanical issues. In the most recent test in February 2026 at 94,630 miles, the car passed despite a recurring oil leak and significant front tyre wear. This oil leak has appeared in four consecutive MOT records back to February 2024, indicating that the owner has opted to monitor the seepage rather than perform a repair on the root cause. At 94,630 miles, this 15-year-old BMW has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which aligns with low-use profiles for its age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 3,000 miles driven between the February 2025 and 2026 tests. However, the gap between the 2024 failure at 87,908 miles and the subsequent pass just 24 hours later suggests that while the annual mileage is low, the vehicle may only be maintained when a test failure occurs. A physical inspection must focus on the persistent oil leak to determine if it originates from a simple valve cover or a more costly engine seal. The tester previously flagged the parking brake for low efficiency in early 2024, so the buyer should verify the handbrake tension is firm and effective. Furthermore, the repeated reports of uneven front tyre wear in both 2025 and 2026 point to an ongoing alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that will continue to cause premature degradation of new tyres if not addressed.