BMW 1162005 · 2.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by four consecutive annual clean MOT passes. The most recent test conducted in April 2026 at 142,358 miles resulted in no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a positive trend where a minor mechanical issue identified in 2022 appears to have been addressed or resolved in subsequent inspections. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-one-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,800 miles per annum. Between April 2022 and April 2026, the car covered 21,979 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or excessive strain. This regular usage often suggests the vehicle has been driven consistently, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals that typically affects cars that sit idle for extended periods. While the recent records are clean, a buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2022 advisory regarding deteriorated front brake hoses indicates that rubber-based components are reaching their age limit. Given the age of the BMW, close attention must be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis and underbody, specifically looking for corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points. The buyer should also verify the suspension bushes and coil springs condition, as these are common points of wear on this model regardless of a clean MOT history.