2015 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · FH65 NWL

The vehicle presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 15 January 2026 at 34,043 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with three consecutive annual passes and no advisories across the 2024 to 2026 records. A notable quirk appears in the DVSA data: the car failed on 14 January 2026 and again on 13 January 2025 at identical mileages of 34,043 and 32,031 respectively, yet no defects were logged on either failure. This pattern suggests administrative rejections, such as absent documentation or a withdrawn test, rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 29,399 miles at the 18 January 2024 test, rising to 32,031 by January 2025 and 34,043 by January 2026. That equates to roughly 2,600 miles per year, well below the 3,095 annual average for the car's eleven-year life. Low accumulated distance implies light use, though the identical mileage on the failed and passed dates within each January window confirms the car was not driven between those same-month tests. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps exist beyond the static figures on retest days. The clean MOT history leaves no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion for the buyer to chase. Previous keepers clearly kept the car to a minimal-wear regime, with no advisories on tyres, wipers, or exhaust emissions at any stage. The repeated no-defect failures point to paperwork issues rather than skipped consumable upkeep. A physical inspection should still confirm structural integrity underneath, given the age and likely periods of standing that low mileage invites. Check for surface rust on subframes and sills, verify the brake calipers are free, and review service records to explain the January failures. The mechanical record itself demands no corrective work.