2014 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · CF14 EGX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last three years. Although the most recent test on 18 March 2026 at 107,894 miles initially showed a failure, the immediate re-test pass without recorded defects suggests a minor or straightforward issue that was rectified quickly. Prior to this anomaly, the car cleared three consecutive annual inspections without any flagged advisories for mechanical wear or structural weaknesses. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The data shows a steady accumulation, with 8,503 miles driven between February 2024 and January 2025, followed by a 10,032-mile surge between January 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the preservation of rubber components and the prevention of brake fluid corrosion. Given the lack of recorded advisories for suspension or brakes in the digital history, a physical inspection should focus on the high-wear areas typical of a BMW 1 series at the 100,000-mile mark. You should check the front control arm bushes and rear coil springs for cracking, as these often degrade at this mileage. The buyer should also verify the absence of brake caliper leaks or uneven wear on the brake discs, as the MOT does not capture early-stage degradation of these consumable components.