2013 BMW 1161.6L Petrol

This BMW 116 is in a stable condition with a clean roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 1 April 2026 at 121,683 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed an initial test on the same day, the lack of recorded defects suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial rectification that did not warrant a detailed entry. The mileage pattern is consistent with the age of the vehicle. It has covered approximately 9,360 miles per year over thirteen years. The distance between tests has remained steady, with a notable increase of nearly 7,000 miles between March 2023 at 97,073 miles and April 2024 at 109,070 miles. This indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which generally helps prevent seals from perishing and brakes from seizing. The absence of any advisories or failures since March 2023 is unusual for a vehicle of this age and mileage. Most cars this old typically show wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs. The lack of flagged corrosion or exhaust emissions issues suggests a well-maintained example or a very lenient testing history. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underbody for structural rust and check the service history for evidence of timing chain maintenance, as this is a known weak point for this engine. Given the clean MOT record, focus should shift to consumables that do not always trigger a failure, such as the condition of the tyre treads and the smoothness of the gear changes.