2020 BMW 320 2.0L Petrol · LD20 DZN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of neglected basic consumable upkeep. The most recent test in February 2026 at 62,131 miles resulted in a failure due to a missing nearside rear wheel fixing and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. While the vehicle passed upon immediate retest, the recurrence of tyre-related failures across multiple years suggests the owner only addresses issues upon inspection failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 62,131 miles over six years, the BMW has covered a consistent average of approximately 10,350 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. The mileage gap between the February 2023 test at 32,477 miles and the March 2024 test at 39,881 miles shows a steady usage pattern of roughly 7,400 miles annually. However, the rapid wear noted on the inner edges of the tyres in both 2025 and 2026 indicates that this moderate mileage is masking underlying issues with the vehicle's alignment or suspension geometry. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension components, specifically the control arm bushes and wishbones, as the repeated inner-edge tyre wear recorded at 50,967 and 62,131 miles strongly points to mechanical misalignment or worn-out bushings. The presence of a missing wheel fixing in the February 2026 failure further highlights a lack of attention to basic safety-critical hardware. Additionally, the recurring mention of a child seat obstructing seat belt inspections suggests the buyer should verify the condition of the seat bolting and belt tensioners to ensure they remain unobstructed and undamaged.