2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · C22 WAV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on January 6 2026 at 76,327 miles with no recorded defects. Despite a technical failure noted in December 2025 at 75,804 miles, the car returned to a passing standard within a few weeks. This suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying immediate issues, as the record shows no history of persistent mechanical failures or structural degradation across successive tests. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per annum. Between December 2022 and January 2024, the car covered 8,238 miles, showing a period of regular use. The more recent interval between December 2024 and January 2026 saw 8,285 miles covered, maintaining a steady rate of consumption. This low-mileage profile is generally beneficial for the drivetrain and suspension components like rubber bushings, as it reduces the accelerated wear typically associated with high-frequency motorway commuting. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical faults or structural corrosion, a physical inspection should focus on common wear points for this BMW generation. Given the low annual mileage, the buyer should check for brake disc pitting or seized calipers, which can occur when a vehicle sits for extended periods. Inspecting the front control arm bushings for cracking and checking the undercarriage for any fluid leaks remains advisable, as the absence of advisories in the record reflects past performance but does not indicate the current state of consumable components between test intervals.