2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · WV09 HRO

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failed MOT test on 10 June 2026 at 79,965 miles. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the most recent inspection indicates a sharp decline in maintenance standards. The failure involves multiple systems including lighting, braking, and structural wheel components, suggesting a period of neglect after several years of apparent deplet upkeep. At 17 years old, the recorded 79,965 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns with roughly 3,300 miles driven between annual tests recently. This low-mile profile suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the specific types of degradation seen in the record. The deterioration of brake hoses and the wear on the suspension arm bush are typical symptoms of age-related material fatigue rather than high-mile stress. A physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the wheels flagged by the tester. The fractured nearside rear road wheel is a critical safety concern that requires immediate replacement, and the worn inner edge on the offside rear tyre indicates a likely alignment issue or camber fault. The buyer should also inspect the nearside and offside front brake hoses for cracking, as the tester already noted deterioration that reached the point of failure. The history shows a recurring pattern of poor tyre management with uneven wear noted dating back to 2022 and continuing into the 2026 failure. The wear on the offside rear upper suspension arm bush suggests that other rubber components are beginning to reach their service life. Given the recent failure of the offside rear stop lamp, a full electrical check of the lighting circuit is necessary to ensure no further wiring faults exist beyond the simple bulb or intensity issue.