2014 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · AE02 ABY

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward neglect regarding consumable components. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 97,293 miles was a pass, it introduced multiple advisories that were absent in the previous year. The presence of thin rear brake pads and pitted, scored discs on both rear wheels indicates that the braking system is now reaching the end of its effective life, marking a departure from proactive maintenance. At 97,293 miles, the car has averaged approximately 8,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. The clean record from September 2024 at 90,276 miles suggests a period of good upkeep, but the sudden appearance of defects in the following test suggests that components are now wearing out faster than the previous service intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear braking assembly and suspension geometry. The recurring issue of tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges in 2022, 2023, and 2025 suggests a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension arm bushes that have not been addressed. Given the recent pitting on the rear discs, a full replacement of the rear pads and discs is likely required to ensure consistent stopping performance. You should also check for corrosion on the underbody, as the record does not explicitly flag structural integrity issues despite the vehicle's age.