2015 BMW 428 2.0L Petrol · DA61 HAY

The 2015 BMW 428 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 June 2025 at 87,598 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 23 July 2024 at 67,566 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried through. The single failure on 22 July 2024 at 67,563 miles shows no defects logged by the tester, indicating a administrative or presentational rejection rather than a mechanical fault, immediately rectified by the pass one day later. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical rate for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The record shows 40,918 miles at the July 2022 test, rising to 50,724 by July 2023, then 67,563 in July 2024, and 87,598 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 10,000 miles per year across the logged period, marginally above the 7,963 annual average implied by the total. No standing periods or abrupt jumps are evident; the odometer progression is linear and consistent with private use. The absence of recorded advisories across all five tests means no recurring wear patterns on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion have been flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside structural integrity and suspension components, as MOT tests sample condition on the day and do not certify intervening wear. The clean history suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the unexplained 2024 failure warrants a check of the test centre paperwork. Given the sparse but clean record, pre-purchase checks should target consumable items not always captured at test: tyre sidewall condition, wiper operation, and fluid levels. The vehicle's roadworthiness is supported by the data, but independent verification of drivetrain health at 87,598 miles remains prudent before purchase.