2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · FE09 LBG

The 2009 BMW 116d presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 20 August 2025 at 89,238 miles, passed cleanly with zero defects or advisories. This is a significant improvement over the preceding years, where the record shows a pattern of minor, recurring wear items being addressed promptly. The maintenance trend is clearly improving, with the vehicle moving from advisories and failures to a fully clean bill of health. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light, consistent use. Between the January 2023 test at 70,787 miles and the August 2025 test at 89,238 miles, the car covered 18,451 miles in roughly two and a half years, equating to approximately 7,380 miles per year. This is a notable uptick from the earlier average of 5,249 miles per year over its 17-year life, suggesting a change in ownership or usage pattern. The record shows no alarming gaps in testing continuity, with tests conducted annually, and the mileage progression is logical and consistent with no obvious rollback indicators. The historical defects are largely consumable wear items, not structural or systemic failures. The tester flagged worn front brake pads in August 2023, which were clearly replaced before the retest the following day. Tyre wear advisories and failures in 2023 point to a period of neglected rubber upkeep, a common issue on low-mileage cars that stand for long periods. The only mechanical advisory of note was slight corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrules in August 2024, a minor surface-level issue that did not recur in the subsequent clean test. There is no evidence of recurring suspension faults, exhaust emissions failures, or structural corrosion in the record. A buyer should still inspect the car with these historical patterns in person. Check the condition of all brake hoses and ferrules for any fresh corrosion, particularly at the rear. Examine the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as a low-mileage car that has stood still can develop perished rubber even with legal tread. Verify the front brake pads and discs for even wear, given the history of pad wear advisories. The clean 2025 test is reassuring, but a physical inspection of the underside for corrosion and suspension component condition remains essential for a vehicle of this age.