2022 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · DL22 DFN

The recorded DVSA history for this 2022 BMW 118 is brief but presents a clean roadworthiness profile across the two tests on file, with the most recent examination on 29 April 2026 returning a pass and no advisories or defects logged by the tester. The only flagged items appear on the earlier 2025 test, where all four advisories related exclusively to the tyres, with both front tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit on the edge and both rear tyres showing slight damage, cracking, or perishing. Importantly, none of these tyre advisories reappeared at the 2026 test, which indicates that the tyres were replaced in the intervening ten months. There is no recorded history of suspension, braking, steering, exhaust, lighting, or structural corrosion defects, and the vehicle has never failed an MOT on the documented record. With a recorded mileage of 30,917 miles over an approximate four-year life, this BMW has covered around 7,700 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical private use for its age. The mileage progression between the two recorded tests, from the 2025 pass through to the April 2026 pass, suggests consistent rather than intermittent use, without evidence of long stationary periods or sudden heavy-use spikes. For a rear-wheel-drive compact of this generation, this kind of moderate, steady accumulation tends to keep consumables like brake pads, discs, tyres, and fluid services within predictable service intervals rather than triggering age-related deterioration through prolonged standing. Given that the only recorded advisories concern tyres, a prospective buyer should focus attention on the condition of the current set fitted since the 2025 test. Inspect all four corners for tread depth, ensuring a minimum of 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread and looking for uneven wear particularly on the inside or outside edges, which on a BMW of this era can indicate worn front suspension components such as control arm bushes, tie rod ends, or top mount bearings. Confirm the sidewalls closely for any cuts, bulges, or perishing similar to what was previously flagged at the rear, and check the manufacturing date stamp on the sidewall to verify the tyres are not only legal but also reasonably fresh, as rubber degrades with age regardless of remaining tread. On a road test, listen carefully for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or control arm bush play, and pay attention to steering response for any vagueness, droning noises, or vibration through the wheel that could point towards worn wheel bearings or balancing issues. Check the brakes for a firm pedal without excessive travel and for any pulsing under braking that might indicate disc warp, particularly on a car that has seen regular urban mileage. Finally, inspect the underbody, exhaust mounting rubbers, and sills visually for any early signs of surface corrosion or oil residue from the engine or transmission, as the brief MOT record does not yet reveal longer-term wear patterns that may develop as the vehicle accumulates further mileage.