2019 BMW 220D Luxury Auto 2.0L Diesel · LR69 MMU

The 2026‑01‑19 MOT at 46,440 miles resulted in a pass, yet the near‑side front tyre recorded wear close to the legal limit on the edge (5.2.3 (e)), indicating that the vehicle remains marginally compliant but shows persistent tyre‑wear concerns. The earlier 2026‑01‑17 test, also at 46,429 miles, failed due to an inoperative engine MIL (8.2.1.2 (h)) and the same tyre wear, suggesting that the recent pass followed a resolved fault rather than a stable condition. The mileage trajectory reveals a shift from modest annual increments before 2023 to rapid accumulation thereafter: 15,994 miles in November 2022, 25,100 miles by November 2023 (9,106 miles in one year), 36,011 miles by January 2025 (10,911 miles), and 46,429 miles by January 2026 (10,418 miles), confirming that the car has been driven more intensely in the past three years. Recurring edge‑wear on both front tyres across five tests points to possible suspension bush wear, mis‑aligned geometry or binding components, while the 2026‑01‑17 failure flagged an inoperative engine MIL, suggesting underlying engine management or sensor issues that may have been addressed before the subsequent pass. A buyer should therefore examine suspension bushes and coil springs for play, inspect brake calipers and discs for binding or corrosion, verify tyre tread depth and wear pattern, check for structural rust on the chassis and exhaust, and confirm that any previous engine fault codes have been fully resolved.