2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RF55 HVE

The most recent MOT on 2022-01-24 recorded a pass with several noted items. Front brake pads were wearing thin, suspension arm bushes showed wear without excessive movement, and both front and rear tyres were near the legal limit. These issues align with recurring patterns seen in earlier MOTs, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs rather than sudden deterioration. A failed MOT on 2022-01-22, just two days prior, highlighted similar concerns: brake pad wear, suspension bush wear, and tyre condition, alongside electrical faults like a non-working direction indicator and headlamp. While the pass indicates repairs were likely made, the proximity of the fail and pass suggests potential oversight or unresolved issues. Recurring mechanical patterns include front brake pad wear, suspension arm bush wear, and tyre tread depletion. These issues have appeared consistently since 2019, with no significant new defects reported in later checks. The 2019 MOT noted a noisy wheel bearing, but this was not revisited in subsequent reports. No major safety-critical failures were recorded beyond the 2022 electrical faults. The vehicle’s mileage of 115,132 miles over 21 years equates to roughly 5,482 miles per year, which is low for its age.