2018 BMW 218 1.5L Petrol · K9 LOW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on July 4 2025 at 32,593 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding the braking system. While the car passed its most recent test, the immediate failure just one day prior revealed excessive fluctuations in the nearside front and rear service brakes, alongside pitted and scored brake discs. This indicates that the owner has only addressed critical mechanical defects when forced by an MOT failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,074 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 31,436 miles and July 2025 at 32,593 miles, the car covered only 1,157 miles. This low usage often leads to long periods of standing, which explains the surface corrosion issues noted in the records. The pitting on the brake discs is a classic symptom of infrequent use where moisture is not regularly scrubbed off the metal surfaces. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly and surrounding rubber components. The recurring faults regarding pitted and scored brake discs across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests suggest the rotors may be reaching the end of their effective life prematurely. The 2024 failure for exposed cords and perishing on the offside front tyre further confirms that rubber components are degrading due to age rather than tread wear. Inspect all tyre sidewalls for cracking and the suspension bushings for splits, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot before the tread is ever out.