2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · CP16 ODS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent inspection in December 2025 passed without new defects, the previous year revealed a significant decline in the condition of consumables. The transition from a clean certificate in 2023 to multiple failures and wear advisories in 2024 indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach critical failure points. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance, with roughly 16,000 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 13,000 miles in the year leading to the latest test. This regular usage suggests the car has not sat idle for long periods, which explains the wear observed on the brakes and tyres in the recent service history. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as the 2024 test specifically flagged both front and rear pads as wearing thin simultaneously. The minor exhaust leak noted in that same period should be verified to ensure it has been properly rectified, as exhaust issues can escalate into manifold damage. Additionally, the suspension alignment should be checked; the previous test noted uneven tyre wear on the edges of the nearside front and offside rear, which often points to worn bushes or incorrect tracking.