1989 BMW 6353.4L Petrol

The 2024‑06‑10 MOT at 158,927 miles passed without any defects, confirming that the vehicle remains road‑worthy and that the maintenance record shows a stable, improving trend after the 2022 failure. With 158,927 miles recorded on a 1989 model, the average annual mileage is about 4,300 miles, well below the typical 7,000‑8,000 miles for a car of this age, indicating light use or long periods of inactivity. The mileage rose only 2,947 miles between the 2022‑05‑06 failure and the 2024‑06‑10 pass, averaging roughly 1,470 miles per year, and the incremental increases from 2022‑05‑09 to 2023‑06‑03 and from 2023‑06‑03 to 2024‑06‑10 are modest and consistent. A buyer should therefore focus on the mechanical components that commonly show wear in high‑mileage, low‑usage cars: suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or corrosion, rear brake calipers for binding, brake discs for scoring, and the exhaust system for rust or leaks. Although the MOT history records no defects, a physical examination of structural integrity, especially around the chassis rails and wheel arches, is essential to detect hidden corrosion that could affect safety. Overall, the vehicle’s recent MOT results and steady, low mileage suggest it has been cared for, but a thorough in‑person inspection of suspension, braking and structural elements is required before purchase.