2018 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · LE66 ETA

The vehicle is currently in a roadworthy state, having achieved a clean MOT pass on 5 June 2026 at 73,242 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner successfully addressed the defects identified in the previous year. While the 2025 failure indicated a minor lighting and glass issue, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects suggests these faults were rectified promptly before the latest inspection. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,155 miles per year. There was a notable increase of 15,263 miles between June 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 10,348 miles in the following twelve months leading up to April 2025. This regular usage pattern is generally preferable for modern BMW components over long periods of standing, as it prevents seals from drying or seizing, though it does mean consumable items are being replaced at standard intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry and alignment, given the May 2024 advisory regarding a nearside front outer tyre worn to the legal limit and on the edge. This often indicates camber issues or worn control arm bushes that require monitoring. Although the windscreen damage and side repeater failure were resolved, the glass should still be checked for new chips that could lead to a future failure or moisture ingress. The record shows no history of structural corrosion or brake system failures, which is a positive indicator of the vehicle's overall integrity.