2015 BMW 228 2.0L Petrol · R24 LAX

The 2015 BMW 228 remains road‑worthy as of the latest September 2025 MOT, which recorded 68,280 miles with no defects. The record shows a stable pattern, with no escalation of faults over the past three years. The mileage climbs roughly 6,200 miles each year, a figure that aligns with typical usage for a car of its age. Each annual test occurs within a narrow window, indicating consistent documentation and no long periods of inactivity. The steady rise from 39,071 miles in 2021 to 68,280 miles in 2025 reflects regular use rather than sporadic storage. The most recent advisories note near‑side rear tyre wear on the edge and rear brake pads described as wearing thin on the off‑side front and near‑side rear, flagged under the 1.1.13 (a) (ii) brake wear category. Earlier tests flagged off‑side front inner tyre wear close to the legal limit and rear brake pad wear thin on the off‑side and near‑side rear. These recurring tyre edge wear and brake pad thinning suggest that suspension bushes or alignment may have been neglected, and that brake calipers could be binding if pads wear unevenly. A buyer should therefore examine the rear brake discs for scoring, check the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes for cracking or corrosion, and verify that the exhaust system shows no structural rust that could compromise emissions. Inspecting the brake calipers for binding and confirming even tyre wear across the tread will reveal whether the observed wear patterns stem from simple consumable neglect or deeper mechanical issues.