2018 BMW 5 SERIES2.0L Petrol

The 2026‑06‑13 MOT at 64,799 miles passed with no structural or mechanical defects, but the near‑side and off‑side rear tyres were recorded as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge (5.2.3 (e)). The pattern of recurring tyre wear, first noted in 2022 and repeated in 2026, suggests a stable mechanical condition with no evidence of worsening brake or suspension faults, and no defects were recorded in the 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 or 2021 tests, indicating the vehicle has maintained a consistent level of roadworthiness. Mileage has risen from 18,806 miles in June 2021 to 64,799 miles in June 2026, an average of about 8,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for an eight‑year‑old car. The increments between tests are regular – roughly 9,000 miles from 2021 to 2022, 7,800 miles from 2022 to 2023, and similar steps thereafter – showing no prolonged periods of inactivity and a steady accumulation of kilometres. A buyer should therefore inspect the rear suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, verify that the rear brakes are not binding, and examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear that could explain the edge‑worn tyre pattern. Particular attention to structural rust around the wheel arches and chassis is advisable, as is a check of the exhaust system and emission levels, given the vehicle’s age and mileage.