2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · CH11 TYH

The 2025‑07‑18 MOT at 145,736 miles passed with only advisory items: front brake pads were worn to 1.1 mm, the rear brake disc showed pitting but remained structurally sound, and the front shock absorbers exhibited light oil misting on both nearside and offside, indicating early suspension wear. Since the 2024‑01‑24 test at 135,363 miles recorded no defects, the vehicle has displayed a pattern of recurring consumable wear rather than escalating mechanical failure, suggesting a stable maintenance history. The mileage trajectory reflects intensive use for a 2016 model: the odometer rose from 75,458 miles in March 2019 to 145,736 miles by July 2025, averaging roughly 14,600 miles per year, well above the typical 10,000‑mile annual benchmark for a vehicle of this age. The interval between the 2023‑01‑19 failure (125,925 miles) and the 2024‑01‑24 pass (135,363 miles) covered 9,438 miles in 11 months, indicating continued high‑intensity driving, while earlier gaps such as the 2020‑08‑10 to 2021‑08‑11 period (14,904 miles over 12 months) also point to steady, heavy usage. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of oil leakage, verify the condition of the rear brake discs for edge corrosion and structural integrity, examine the brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear, and assess tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, as the record shows repeated wear on both front and rear tyres and recurring brake component advisories.