2018 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CU11 MAX

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by the most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 100,155 miles which returned no recorded defects. This follows several clean passes, suggesting the car is currently meeting minimum legal safety standards. The history shows a consistent pattern of passing over the last five years, with no major structural or catastrophic mechanical failures have prevented certification to date. The mileage profile indicates high usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,500 miles per annum. There is a significant surge in usage between February 2024 and February 2026, where the car covered 30,827 miles in a single year. Prior to this, the accumulation was more moderate, with only 35,831 miles recorded between 2021 and 2024. This accelerated mileage puts increased strain on drivetrain components and suspension assemblies. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front-end geometry, as the February 2025 test at 84,524 miles flagged both the offside and nearside front tyres for being near the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This specific fault often indicates alignment issues or worn control arm bushes and ball joints. Given the high mileage, a thorough physical check of the braking system, including inspection for binding calipers or thin discs, and play in the steering rack is essential to ensure the components have not reached the end of their functional life.