2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · BJ09 KTK

This BMW 116’s most recent MOT test, conducted just ten months ago on 3 July 2025, confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy with no defects recorded. The absence of advisories or failings across both the 2025 and 2024 tests suggests a stable maintenance pattern, though the duplicate pass/fail entries in 2023 and 2022—both at identical mileages—raise minor curiosity over potential administrative anomalies rather than mechanical issues. No recurring faults or advisories appear in the record, which is unusual for a vehicle of this age, as even well-maintained cars typically accumulate minor wear items over time. The mileage progression of approximately 6,000 miles annually aligns with typical usage for a car of this vintage, though the recorded figures are unusually sparse between tests. The jump from 98,105 miles in March 2022 to 102,491 miles in July 2023—a 4,386-mile increase in just over a year—does not indicate excessive wear, but the lack of intermediate tests means no intermediate inspections or servicing records exist to confirm whether critical components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers were addressed during that period. The most recent MOT, however, remains valid for another six months, meaning no urgent mechanical failures have been overlooked. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear bushes and coil springs, which are common failure points on this model at this mileage. The brakes, while not flagged in the MOT, should be assessed for uneven wear or binding calipers, as the absence of advisories does not guarantee long-term reliability. Corrosion around wheel arches, subframes, and exhaust mounts should also be examined, as structural integrity degrades more rapidly than MOT testers typically detect. Finally, the dual pass/fail entries in 2022 and 2023 warrant clarification—whether due to a technical error or genuine mechanical oversight—though neither test recorded any defects.