2015 BMW 1141.6L Diesel

The most recent MOT, conducted on 5 November 2025 at 134,181 miles, shows a pass with no defects recorded. That final result is clean, and the maintenance trend is stable rather than deteriorating. Both the 2024 and 2025 test cycles show an initial failure followed by a same-day pass, which indicates the testers identified minor items and the owner rectified them immediately without needing a re-test at a later date. No structural, suspension, or braking faults have appeared at any point in this five-test history. The recorded mileage pattern deserves attention. Between the November 2023 test at 129,378 miles and November 2024 at 132,756 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 3,400 miles in twelve months. That figure dropped further in the following year, with only about 1,400 miles added between November 2024 and November 2025. For an 11-year-old car averaging around 12,000 miles per year across its life, this recent slowdown is notable. The car appears to have transitioned from regular daily use into a much lighter, possibly short-trip routine. Those low recent mileages do not necessarily indicate a problem, but they can mask issues from infrequent running, such as brake disc corrosion or moisture ingress. Given the mileage context and the absence of any recorded failures, a buyer should still carry out a hands-on check of the usual high-wear components. Look closely at the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or sagging, and inspect the brake discs for lipping or scorching. Binding calipers and worn pads are common at this age. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and floor pan seams, and check the exhaust for leaks at joints. Tyre age, rather than tread depth, is also worth verifying given the low recent mileage. The official record is fault-free, but it is only as comprehensive as the tester's view on the day.