2015 BMW 428 2.0L Petrol · SO64 DZT

The 2015 BMW 428 currently holds a valid MOT status following the August 2025 test at 94,637 miles, though the maintenance trend reveals a recent deterioration in wheel and tyre condition. In the August 2025 failure at 94,551 miles, the tester flagged severe tyre defects including cuts exposing the ply or cords on both rear tyres and edge wear indicating potential suspension issues. The vehicle passed retest shortly after, but the recurring advisories for a slightly damaged and distorted nearside front wheel point to persistent kerbing damage or underlying suspension geometry faults. This pattern suggests the previous owner neglected basic wheel alignment and tyre maintenance until legally forced to replace the rubber. Accumulating 94,637 miles over eleven years results in an average annual mileage of roughly 8,603 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for this age of vehicle. The recorded history shows a notable acceleration in usage recently; the car covered 9,795 miles between the August 2024 test at 84,842 miles and the August 2025 test at 94,637 miles. This spike in mileage, combined with the simultaneous failure of both rear tyres, implies a period of sustained driving without addressing pre-existing wear. The MOT record itself is relatively sparse prior to 2022, but the recent annual tests provide a clear, if concerning, snapshot of the vehicle's current mechanical state. A physical inspection must prioritise the front suspension and wheel geometry, given the repeated advisories regarding the distorted nearside front wheel and the 2022 advisory for stretched tyres. Buyers should thoroughly examine the inner sidewalls of all tyres for irregular wear patterns and check the alloy wheel for cracks or permanent deformation. The tester flagged edge wear previously, so inspecting the suspension bushes, tracking, and strut tops is essential to rule out bent components. Corrosion on the inner wings and sills also warrants close attention on a vehicle of this age. While the recent tyre replacements resolved the immediate legal failures, the root cause of the edge wear and wheel distortion remains a potential ongoing mechanical risk.