2010 BMW 2 Door Manual Convertible 2.5L Petrol · SK60 VVT

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistent history of passes over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 September 2025 at 55,199 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating a stable mechanical condition. This clean sweep of results suggests a proactive maintenance regime where the owner has addressed potential issues before they escalated into failures commonly seen in older BMW converts. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,450 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap between the September 2023 test at 57,858 miles and the September 2024 test at 54,308 miles, where the recorded mileage actually decreased, suggesting an odometer entry error or a period of inactivity. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the low annual usage relative to the age often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and the drying of seals, which are not always captured by a standard MOT test. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to low-use, high-age scenarios. A buyer should check for perished suspension bushes and cracked control arm bushings, as these degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Given the vehicle is a convertible, the integrity of the hydraulic roof mechanism and the presence of leaks in the pump seals are critical. Furthermore, the brake discs should be inspected for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from rust when left stationary for extended periods.