2018 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · LR68 DWV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 2 September 2025 at 34,692 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of passing tests on the first attempt since 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in a serviceable condition in recent years. The mileage is exceptionally low for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,336 miles per year. The distance covered between tests has remained steady, with a 2,000 mile increase between September 2024 and September 2025, and a 3,769 mile increase between September 2022 and September 2023. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and interior, though it can sometimes lead to perished rubber components if the car sits idle for long periods. A buyer should specifically examine the front suspension. The tester flagged light oil misting on the offside front shock absorber in both September 2022 at 26,129 miles and September 2024 at 32,696 miles. While this did not trigger a failure, the recurrence over two years indicates a slow leak that may eventually require a replacement. The 6 September 2021 failure at 23,137 miles was due to severe tyre degradation, including exposed ply and cords on the nearside front inner tyre and perishing on the rear tyres. This suggests a period of neglect or long-term standing prior to 2021. Given this history, a physical inspection should focus on the current condition of all tyre sidewalls and the health of the brake discs to ensure they have not suffered from surface corrosion due to low mileage.