2009 BMW 5202.0L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 4 March 2026 at 27,912 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. This is a marked improvement over the 2025 test, where the tester flagged play in the offside front steering rack inner joint and noted rear brake pads wearing thin at 4mm. The resolution of those two advisories by March 2026 suggests the previous owner addressed both the steering wear and the braking components in the last twelve months. The 2024 and 2022 tests were also clean, with only a single minor defect in 2023 for a defective nearside wiper blade, which is a routine consumable item. Overall, the record indicates a vehicle that has moved from minor wear-related advisories to a fully compliant state. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2009 vehicle, averaging roughly 1,642 miles per year over seventeen years. Between the February 2022 test at 24,415 miles and the February 2024 test at 26,681 miles, the car covered approximately 2,266 miles over two years, or around 1,133 miles annually. The jump from March 2025 at 27,166 miles to March 2026 at 27,912 miles shows a slightly higher annual figure of roughly 746 miles in that most recent year, though still modest by any standard. The MOT record is complete and consistent with no gaps, and the odometer progression is steady with no anomalies suggesting rollback or extended periods of disuse beyond what the low annual figures already imply. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on the components that have historically drawn attention. The 2025 advisory for play in the offside front steering rack inner joint warrants a close check of the steering rack and inner track ends for any residual looseness, clunking under load, or uneven tyre wear on the front axle. The rear brake pads were noted at 4mm in 2025, so the condition of the rear braking system should be verified, including caliper slide mechanism free movement, disc surface scoring, and pad thickness if the wheels can be removed. Given the very low annual mileage, rubber suspension bushes, dust boots, and gaiters may have deteriorated from age and standing rather than from use, so a physical check for perishing on the front and rear suspension arms is advisable. The exhaust system and underbody should also be inspected for surface corrosion, as short-trip, low-mileage use accelerates moisture-related decay on exhaust components and structural mounting points.