1996 BMW 5252.5L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a clear improving trend following a significant failure six years ago. Since the 2020 inspection, the BMW has passed four consecutive MOT tests without a single defect or advisory recorded. The most recent test in July 2025 at 196,144 miles confirms that the previous mechanical and structural issues have been addressed and that the vehicle is currently maintaining a high operational standard. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between August 2022 and July 2025, the car covered 9,097 miles, indicating regular and moderate use rather than long periods of stagnation. There is a notable gap in the records between August 2020 and August 2022, likely due to the pandemic-related lockdowns, but the subsequent mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has been driven frequently enough to prevent the typical issues associated with-standing older cars. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas previously flagged during the 2020 failure to ensure the repairs remain effective. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage and the nearside rear coil spring should be checked for signs of fatigue or play, given their past failure. Furthermore, because the rear brake pipe previously showed significant corrosion, a close examination of the hydraulic lines is necessary to confirm that no new oxidation is developing along the chassis. While the exhaust system is currently clean, the age of the vehicle warrants a thorough check for structural integrity and rust around the rear sills and chassis mounting points.