2015 BMW 430 3.0L Diesel · AF65 MTZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass recorded in July 2025 at 110,041 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of recent improvement after a period of reactive repairs. While the July 2025 failure highlighted several critical safety issues including a worn ball joint, a split CV boot, and illegal tyres, the subsequent pass two days later indicates these were addressed immediately. This suggests the owner is willing to invest in necessary repairs to keep the vehicle moving to legal standards. At 110,041 miles over 11 years, the car has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a premium executive coupe. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between October 2023 and July 2024, and another 9,450 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits the condition of rubber seals and fluid components. A buyer should specifically inspect the front-end assembly, as the history reveals a recurring pattern of drivetrain component failure. The nearside front outer CV boot was flagged for deterioration in 2023 and then found split in 2025, indicating a potential issue with accelerated wear or environmental damage in that area. The offside front suspension arm ball joint failure in 2025 also warrants a thorough check of the remaining ball joints and suspension bushes for play or uneven wear. Given the failure on rear tyres in 2025, verifying the current tread depth and alignment across all four is essential to ensure no underlying geometry issues continue to prematurely degrade the rubber.