BMW 4202020 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, following a clean pass in the September 2025 test at 57,072 miles. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a mechanical failure in late 2024. While the car previously struggled to meet minimum safety standards, the most recent record indicates that the identified issues regarding tyres and brakes were addressed and rectified before the subsequent inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light-duty use, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year over the six-year period. Between the September 2023 test at 27,851 miles and the September 2024 test at 41,313 miles, the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in a year. This spike suggests regular road use rather than long periods of standing stationary, which generally explains the accelerated wear observed on consumable components noted during the 2024 failure. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and tyre wear. The September 2024 failure highlighted exposed cords on the offside front tyre and heavy inner wear on the nearside front, which often points to incorrect alignment or worn suspension bushes. Although the recent MOT was clean, the recurring nature of uneven tyre wear warrants a check for tracking issues. Additionally, since the rear brake pads were flagged as thin in 2024, the remaining pad life should be verified visually to ensure they were replaced as required by the previous owner.