2016 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · GO60 KEV

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend regarding consumable items and minor suspension components. While the 2025-11-21 test resulted in a pass, the immediate failure on 2025-11-20 highlights a lack of preventative care. The tester flagged multiple tyre defects, including a cut reaching the cords on the offside front tyre and several tyres worn to the legal limit. The failure also identified perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both the nearside and offside front, suggesting that basic maintenance of rubber components and tyres is being deferred until the MOT inspection. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical annual usage of approximately 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The vehicle travelled 12,139 miles between the November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and a further 13,259 miles between November 2024 and November 2025. This steady progression from 22,447 miles in December 2019 to the current 87,567 miles indicates regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, providing a reliable chronological record of the car's life. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the tyre condition and wheel alignment, as the recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges suggest potential tracking or suspension geometry issues. The repeated presence of tyre cuts, seen in both the November 2022 and November 2025 failures, points to a pattern of driving in conditions or locations that risk sidewall damage. You must also check the condition of the suspension bushings and anti-roll bar links, as the recent failure of the dust covers indicates that these components are reaching the end of their service life. Inspect the underside for any signs of premature wear on the suspension system. Although no structural corrosion has been flagged in the records, the pattern of failing on minor rubber components and tyres suggests the vehicle is maintained on a reactive rather than proactive basis. Ensuring that all recent advisories from the November 2025 test have been fully addressed is essential before purchase.