2017 BMW 335 3.0L Diesel · LK17 FJA

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT in June 2025 with 86,953 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of neglect in mid-2024. While the car previously struggled with tyre-related safety failures, the most recent clean sheet indicates that the current owner has addressed the immediate safety-critical issues flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 75,026 miles in June 2022 to 86,953 miles by June 2025. This regular interval suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of inactivity, which helps prevent rubber perishation and fluid degradation, though the cumulative mileage places the suspension and braking components at halfway through their typical service life. A buyer must prioritise an inspection of the rear suspension geometry due to recurring issues with inner edge tyre wear noted in 2023 and 2024. This pattern often points to misalignment, worn control arm bushes, or faulty camber settings that require adjustment. Additionally, the 2022 report of a fluctuating nearside rear service brake warrants a physical check of the brake discs for thinning or heat spotting, as these symptoms can recur if the underlying caliper hardware was not fully serviced. The 2024 failure involving a sidewall bulge and exposed ply cords highlights a previous lack of basic consumable maintenance. While these tyres were clearly replaced, the buyer should verify the tyre pressure monitoring system is now functional as it was a specific point of failure previously recorded. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check for corrosion on the underbody and exhaust system is also advisable to ensure structural integrity remains sound beyond the MOT test results.