2016 BMW 1181.5L PETROL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 73,913 miles passed, the advisories for distorted offside front and rear inner-road wheels have persisted since at least September 2024. This indicates that the owner has opted to leave known wheel defects unaddressed, provided they do not currently pose an immediate safety failure. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 56,828 miles and September 2024 at 65,870 miles, the car covered over 9,000 miles, representing standard annual usage. However, the gap between the September 2023 failure and the subsequent pass shows a history of multiple critical failures, including electrical switches and brake components, suggesting that basic maintenance is only performed when it triggers an inspection failure. A buyer must inspect the rear braking system closely, as the September 2024 failure noted thin pads and worn, pitted discs. Combined with the 2023 advisory for thin rear pads on both sides, this suggests a recurring neglect of brake friction materials. The persistent distorted inner wheels noted in the last two tests also indicate the vehicle may have suffered significant impacts or curbing, which can lead to premature wear on suspension bushings and bearings over time. The tyre history shows poor oversight, as evidenced by the 2024 failure for an offside rear tyre with a structural bulge and deep cuts. You should verify the current depth and condition of all four tyres to ensure they are not again nearing the legal limit. Additionally, confirm that all electrical switches for the headlamps and rear fog lamps are fully functional, as these were points of significant mechanical failure in the past.