2014 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · DC14 MSV

The 2014 BMW 116 presents a current roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 31 December 2025 at 108,087 miles, yet the maintenance trend shows a recurring administrative anomaly rather than a clear mechanical decline. The vehicle failed and passed on the same day at identical mileage in both January 2025 (97,909 miles) and December 2025 (108,087 miles), with no defects recorded on any failure. This pattern suggests clerical or process errors at the testing station rather than unresolved wear, and the absence of advisories across all three annual tests indicates a stable mechanical condition over the observed period. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,007 miles per year against the 12-year age, a typical use profile for this hatchback. The record shows 88,126 miles at the January 2024 test, rising to 97,909 by January 2025 and 108,087 by December 2025, equating to near-uniform yearly accumulation of about 9,000 to 10,000 miles with no standing periods or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, listing no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity concerns across the three years captured. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of consumable items the MOT did not flag, given the car is now past 108,000 miles. Tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition fall outside mandatory failure scope yet degrade with age. The same-day fail-pass entries warrant a check of the V5C and test certificate to confirm no suppressed defects exist in the DVSA backend. The repeated no-defect failures imply previous owners maintained basic upkeep but relied on test-centre correction rather than preemptive servicing. Verify coil springs, binding calipers, and underbody structural points in person, as the sparse record offers no evidence of neglect but equally no deep diagnostic assurance beyond the stated pass results.