2015 BMW Alpina 3.0L Diesel · CF65 ENH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift from perfect operation to mechanical wear. The most recent test on 14 August 2025 at 58,077 miles resulted in an advisory for offside front play in the steering rack inner joints. This represents a regression from the clean record seen in 2024, indicating that components are now beginning to reach their limit despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,280 miles per year. There is a notable gap between January 2022 and January 2023 where the car covered only 6,100 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 8,030 miles between January 2023 and August 2024. This pattern suggests the car may have sat stationary for extended periods, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, potentially coinciding with the recent issues found in the steering system. A buyer must prioritise inspecting the front steering assembly to assess the extent of the inner joint play identified in the August 2025 test. The 2023 record flagged three tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges, which suggests previous alignment issues or uneven wear patterns across the suspension geometry. Given the low-usage history, the inspector should also check for surface corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers, as these are common symptoms in low-mile high-performance vehicles that are not driven frequently.