2015 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · CE65 EYB

The 2015 BMW 116 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 March 2026 at 120,238 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting just over three months before today's date, which confirms the vehicle has been kept in a thoroughly roadworthy state through its latest inspection. The 2025 test history shows a minor setback on 7 March 2025 at 96,595 miles, where the car failed on three tyre-related defects, but the same vehicle passed cleanly later that same day at the identical mileage, indicating the issues were rectified promptly before the retest. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,931 miles per year over eleven years is typical for this age of vehicle and suggests consistent rather than excessive use. Between the October 2023 test at 74,466 miles and the March 2025 test at 96,595 miles, the car covered approximately 22,129 miles in seventeen months, which equates to a slightly elevated annualised rate of around 15,600 miles during that period. This could reflect a change of owner or a shift to more regular long-distance driving, placing additional demand on consumable components such as tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes. The gap between the May 2024 pass at 76,584 miles and the March 2025 test at 96,595 miles is notable, as it represents nearly 20,000 miles accumulated in just under ten months, reinforcing the likelihood of sustained higher-intensity use during that window. The only recurring fault category across the entire MOT record is tyre wear, specifically on the rear axle. The 2025 failure flagged the nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal minimum, the offside rear worn to the legal limit and on its edge, and a cut on the nearside front tyre. Repeated rear tyre wear on a rear-wheel-drive BMW 116 often points to alignment issues, worn rear suspension bushes, or aggressive driving habits. A prospective buyer should have the rear suspension and subframe inspected for worn trailing arm bushes and rear toe adjustment, as misalignment will accelerate tyre wear and compromise handling stability. The front tyre cut, while not deep enough to expose cords at the time of test, warrants a close visual inspection of the sidewall for any deterioration or bulging that may have developed in the thirteen months since. Beyond tyres, the clean pass in March 2026 provides strong reassurance on structural integrity, exhaust emissions, braking performance, and lighting. A prospective buyer should still verify the condition of the underside for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and sills, as these are known weak points on the BMW F20 platform at this age. Brake disc thickness and pad life should also be checked given the elevated mileage rate observed between 2024 and 2025. Overall, the MOT record reflects a vehicle that has been maintained to a competent standard, with the only meaningful concern being rear tyre wear patterns that deserve mechanical investigation before purchase.