BMW M51999 · 4.9L PETROL

The most recent MOT on 2021-12-29 recorded a pass with no defects, indicating the vehicle met safety and roadworthiness standards at 135,304 miles. This follows two consecutive passes in 2020 and 2019, both with no defects. These results suggest a period of stable or improving condition in the final three years before the 2021 test. However, the 2018 MOT history reveals recurring issues. A 2018-11-26 pass noted an "oil leak, but not excessive" (Engine 8.4.1 (a) (i)), while a prior 2018-11-23 failure listed multiple defects: a damaged anti-roll bar dust cover, low tyre pressure, oil leak, and missing wheel fixings. These issues were not repeated in later tests, but the oil leak remains a point of note. The trend from 2018 to 2021 shows a shift from failures and minor defects to clean passes. This could indicate repairs were made, or the vehicle’s condition stabilized. However, the absence of recent oil leak reports does not confirm resolution—this requires verification. The vehicle’s mileage of 135,304 miles over 27 years equates to ~5,011 miles annually, which is low for its age.