2011 BMW 1162.0L Diesel

The 2022‑01‑18 MOT at 176,402 miles recorded a pass, confirming that the BMW 116 remains roadworthy at the time of testing. Although the 2021‑01‑04 failure highlighted binding rear service brakes and marginal parking‑brake efficiency, the subsequent 2021‑01‑04 pass after remedial work shows the issues were corrected, and the 2022 result indicates no new serious faults have emerged, suggesting a stable maintenance trend. At 15 years old, the car has accumulated 176,402 miles, averaging roughly 11,760 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for its age. The jump from 83,237 miles in 2014 to 111,571 miles in 2015 represents a 28,334‑mile increase in a single year, after which the mileage rose at a steadier pace, with no extended periods of low kilometreage that would imply long‑term storage. A buyer should therefore inspect the upper suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play, verify that the rear service brakes are not binding and that the parking brake has adequate reserve travel, and check the off‑side front track‑rod end dust cover for damage that could allow dirt ingress. The record shows repeated tyre wear close to the legal limit and multiple instances of distorted wheel bead rims, so a close examination of tyre tread depth, rim condition and wheel fastening integrity is essential. Inspection of the exhaust flexi pipe for deterioration and a visual check for structural rust around the wheel arches and suspension mounting points will help identify any hidden corrosion that could compromise safety.