2013 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · 1 PPO

The vehicle presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass on 9 February 2026 at 45,137 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is improving, having recently resolved a significant tyre failure. Prior to this, the tester flagged severely degraded rubber, but the subsequent pass confirms these consumable items were replaced. No structural or mechanical defects appear in the most recent record, indicating the core components remain compliant. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 2013 vehicle, averaging roughly 3,472 miles annually. Between 20 December 2022 at 34,991 miles and 13 December 2023 at 35,604 miles, the vehicle covered just 613 miles over the twelve-month period. A pronounced gap follows, with the next test not occurring until 13 February 2025 at 35,841 miles, adding only 237 miles in fourteen months. This prolonged standing likely caused the tyre perishing and cracking observed during the early 2025 tests. The mileage then jumped to 45,137 miles by 9 February 2026, representing a sudden accumulation of 9,296 miles in under a year, suggesting a change in ownership or a sudden return to regular use. A buyer should inspect the tyres closely, as the recurring advisories and failures on the nearside and offside rear axles in February 2025 point to prolonged stationary periods and dry rot rather than standard wear. While the February 2026 pass confirms replacement rubber, verifying the date codes on the current tyres will reveal if they are fresh or if the vehicle has been sitting on the replacements. The extended periods of inactivity also warrant a thorough undercarriage inspection for corrosion on brake discs, exhaust components, and suspension bushes. Seized calipers or surface rust on brake rotors often plague vehicles that sit stationary for long durations, so testing braking efficiency under load remains essential.