2013 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · BA06 BAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 70,518 miles passed despite flagging a corroded central rear coil spring and a binding nearside rear service brake. While the car achieved a clean pass in November 2024, the reappearance of brake issues and suspension corrosion suggests that components are only addressed once they approach failure thresholds or advisory status. At 70,518 miles over 13 years, this BMW has covered a significantly low average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual testing intervals, with only 1,412 miles driven between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 1,445 miles leading up to the most recent test. This low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and brake mechanisms due to lack of use, which may be reflected in the recurring issues noted in the record. A buyer must specifically inspect the steering system and braking assembly, as play in the steering rack inner joints was noted in 2022 and persisted through the 2023 failure. The nearside rear service brake has appeared as binding in both 2023 and 2025, indicating a potentially persistent sticky caliper or piston cylinder issue. Furthermore, the corroded central rear coil spring identified in 2025 requires a close visual inspection of the surrounding suspension mounting to ensure structural rust is not spreading to the mounting points.