2015 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · RF65 KWZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 160,578 miles passed without failures, the advisories flagged both rear tyres as worn to the legal limit and showing inner edge wear. This specific wear pattern suggests an alignment issue or worn suspension components that remain unaddressed despite the vehicle passing the basic safety check. At 160,578 miles over 11 years, this BMW has covered an average of approximately 14,600 miles per year. This high-mile profile places significant stress on the mechanical assembly. Between December 2023 and November 2025, the vehicle covered over 33,000 miles, showing consistent high-frequency use. The presence of an under tray noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests suggests an attempt to protect the chassis from road debris, which is common at this mileage. A buyer must inspect the suspension and steering geometry due to the inner edge tyre wear noted in the 2025 record. The history from March 2022 at 109,637 miles showed all four brake pads were wearing thin, indicating the previous owner ignored basic consumables until they reached critical limits. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the control arm bushes, springs, and brake discs is essential to ensure no structural degradation has occurred. The previous windscreen damage reported in 2022 should also be inspected for cracks that may have expanded into the driver's field of view.