2020 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · NA20 VJM

The most recent MOT on 2026-03-11 recorded front tyres with slight damage/cracking, a recurring issue first noted in 2023-04-04 when all four tyres showed similar defects. No other defects were recorded in the 2025-03-17, 2024-06-05, or 2023-06-19 MOTs, suggesting a period of stability between 2023 and 2026. The 2023-04-04 entry explicitly highlighted all four tyres, while the 2026 entry focused on front tyres only, indicating a potential shift in wear patterns or partial replacement of rear tyres. The vehicle’s total mileage of 27,507 miles over six years equates to roughly 4,584 miles annually, which is low for its age. This could imply lighter use or extended periods of inactivity, which may contribute to tyre perishing or uneven wear. However, the recent MOT shows higher mileage accumulation in the past 2.75 years (19,606 miles), suggesting increased usage in the last few years. This shift is not definitively linked to wear trends, as the MOT history lacks data on other components. The tyre defects represent the primary risk, with no other safety-critical issues recorded. The pattern of recurring tyre damage—first widespread in 2023, then partial in 2026—does not clearly indicate worsening conditions, but repeated issues warrant scrutiny. The low overall mileage may have preserved other systems, but it also raises questions about potential under-use, which can degrade rubber components like tyres and seals.