2016 BMW 5303.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The recent test in September 2025 at 96,477 miles passed, but introduced advisories for both the nearside and offside rear tyres being worn close to the legal limit with uneven edges. This indicates that while the mechanical components are passing, basic consumable upkeep has recently been neglected following the clean records seen in previous years. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per annum. Between the September 2022 test at 75,943 miles and the September 2025 test at 96,477 miles, the car covered 20,534 miles, representing a steady usage rate. The gap of 7,000 miles between the 2023 and 2024 tests is normal, and the failure in 2024 regarding insufficient washer fluid was a minor operational fault not indicative of systemic mechanical failure. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension geometry personally, specifically to determine if worn bushes or alignment issues caused the uneven tyre wear noted in the 2025 advisory. While the record is clean of structural corrosion or serious mechanical-related MOT failures, the lack of recorded brake or exhaust defects suggests the chassis remains in fair condition. Given the approaching 100,000-mile mark, a thorough check of oil leaks and the condition of the drivetrain components is advisable, as the MOT history does not cover internal engine health.