2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M80 GBB

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-14 recorded a pass with a note that rear brake pads were wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)). This indicates the braking system is approaching a critical maintenance point, as brake pad wear directly impacts safety. The issue was not flagged in earlier tests, suggesting it may have developed recently or was previously within acceptable limits. A recurring pattern of steering-related defects emerges from the history. In 2022-12-20, the steering column top bearing showed slight wear with movement detected (2.2.2 (b)). This was repeated in 2023-12-13, with the same issue noted, alongside tyres worn close to legal limits. In 2024-12-13, the steering rack had slight free play (2.3 (a) (i)), which was later addressed but reappeared as a fail in the same test. The 2026 MOT did not mention steering issues, but the prior history suggests a persistent problem that may require investigation. The trend shows no clear improvement in steering components, though the 2026 test omitted the issue. This could indicate repairs were made, but the repeated nature of the defects raises concerns about underlying wear or improper maintenance.