1986 BMW 5252.7L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean MOT record over the last three years. The most recent test in September 2025 at 116,465 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in 2024 and 2022, suggesting that the current owner is addressing necessary maintenance effectively to prevent recurring test failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a forty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,900 miles per year. However, the data shows a significant inconsistency in usage. Between the April 2022 test at 118,752 miles and the 2023 test at 120,235 miles, the car covered over 1,500 miles, yet it only clocked 1,010 miles between July 2024 and September 2025. This low-frequency use suggests the car likely sits for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension bushings. Older BMWs of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and strut towers which may not always be visible until severe. Given the low mileage, check for seized brake calipers or perished lines caused by disuse, and inspect tyres for cracked sidewalls indicating age-related hardening rather than tread wear.