BMW 1162016 · 1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 20 May 2025 at 79,678 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred in May 2024, the immediate rectification and subsequent clean-test suggest the owner is proactive in addressing mechanical faults promptly. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. There is a gap between the August 2022 test at 61,942 miles and the May 2023 test at 73,136 miles, representing an increase of over 11,000 miles in nine months. Since then, the vehicle has maintained a steadier pace of roughly 6,500 miles per year. This consistent usage helps prevent excessive wear on drivetrain components while avoiding issues associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific component that caused the failure in May 2024, as the record provided does not detail the exact defect. Given the age and mileage, a close look at the front suspension bushes and control arm bolts is advisable, as these are common points of wear on this model. You should also check for signs of corrosion on the brake discs and the underside of the chassis, though no advisories have yet flagged these areas in the most recent tests.