2022 Tesla Model 3 Electric · BL72 NLP

A single test appearance on file defines the initial statutory roadworthiness of this electric saloon, resulting in a clean pass on the eighth of December two thousand and twenty-five at thirty-five thousand eight hundred and forty-nine miles. This debut inspection included two formal advisories noting that both the nearside and offside rear tyres were worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting wear specifically on the outer edges. Because this represents the sole test entry for the vehicle, no long-term multi-year trend of component degradation, corrosion progression, or recurring mechanical failures can be established yet. With roughly thirty-five thousand eight hundred miles accumulated across four years on the road, the vehicle displays an average annual mileage rate of approximately nine thousand miles. This usage profile sits comfortably within standard private motoring expectations for a modern battery-electric passenger car, avoiding the extremes of heavy multi-drop commercial duty or prolonged inactivity. Mechanically, an accumulation of this pace indicates steady operation rather than the accelerated wear typical of high-mileage fleet units or the potential battery and suspension degradation associated with standing undriven for long stretches. Given the specific advisory notes concerning both rear tyres, a prospective buyer must physically inspect the rear axle setup before finalising purchase. Examine the tread depth across the full width of both rear tyres, paying close attention to the outer shoulders where the previous test identified accelerated wear. Uneven shoulder wear on a Tesla Model 3 often points toward rear geometry misalignment, excessive toe-in, or heavy loading patterns, which can scrub through rubber prematurely and impact rear-end stability. During a pre-purchase test drive, listen closely for any unusual humming, thrumming, or rolling noise from the rear wheels that might indicate failing wheel bearings alongside tyre wear. Beyond the tyres, the absence of prior MOT failure points or secondary advisories provides a straightforward baseline, but a physical underbody inspection remains essential. Battery-electric vehicles carry substantial mass concentrated low down, placing sustained vertical loads on the multi-link rear suspension bushes, control arms, and subframe mountings over everyday road imperfections. Drive the vehicle over varied road surfaces while listening for any metallic knocks, thunks, or looseness from the rear suspension setup, and check that regenerative braking transitions smoothly without dragging or uneven pad application across the friction brakes.