2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · DE09 HFC

The 2009 BMW 116 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 May 2025 at 86,115 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 19 December 2023 at 79,797 miles shows no advisories or escalating faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 86,115 against an age of roughly 17 years, equating to about 5,066 miles per year and indicating light use for the period. The test gap between 31 October 2022 at 73,428 miles and 19 December 2023 at 79,797 miles covers just 6,369 miles, while the jump to the 2025 test adds a further 6,318 miles. Two failed tests on 31 October 2022 and 16 November 2023 carry no recorded defects, implying administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection, though the owner retested both within the same day or weeks, suggesting prompt handling. The sparse DVSA record gives no flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust given the vehicle's age and low annual mileage, which can mask standing-water corrosion and perished rubber components from inactivity. Verify the reason for the two defect-free failures with the prior keeper and confirm service history, as the MOT data alone shows no consumable wear items like tyres or wiper blades requiring attention at test.