2012 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · FE62 LDU

The vehicle presents a mixed maintenance history with a recent shift toward mechanical wear-related faults. In the most recent test in October 2025 at 90,097 miles, the tester identified a defective parking brake lever and weak effort on the offside parking brake. This indicates a mechanical degradation of the emergency brake system that requires attention to ensure consistent stopping performance. This follows a clean record from October 2024 at 80,682 miles, suggesting that the vehicle was in good condition for a period before the parking brake issues manifested. At 90,097 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,400 miles per year, which is consistent with low annual usage. However, the record reveals a recurring pattern of neglected consumable maintenance. Between October 2022 and October 2023, the front brake pads were flagged repeatedly for wearing thin, and the rear tyres consistently showed uneven wear near or at the legal limit. The fact that these issues persisted across multiple tests suggests that the previous owner often deferred maintenance until the MOT test deadline rather than performing proactive servicing. The failure in October 2022 at 72,764 miles is particularly concerning due to the missing road wheel fixings and misaligned headlamp aim. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recurring mention of engine bay components and undertrays obscuring testable items across several years hindered a thorough inspection of the structural integrity and chassis components. A buyer should physically inspect the underside for corrosion and check the suspension bushes for play, as the uneven tyre wear patterns noted in the history often imply underlying alignment issues or worn suspension components.