2015 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · FH65 YSG

The 2015 BMW 116 presents as roadworthy following the most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 107,625 miles, where the tester recorded no defects and issued a pass. The maintenance trend is stable, with the only blemish being a failed test on 22 September 2025 at 107,624 miles that listed no defects, immediately rectified by the pass eleven days later. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 28 September 2024 at 100,027 miles and on 29 September 2023 at 91,186 miles, the latter preceded by a same-day failure also showing no recorded defects. Recorded mileage sits at 107,625 against an eleven-year lifespan, equating to roughly 9,784 miles per year and reflecting typical use for the age. The odometer moved 8,838 miles between the September 2023 test and the September 2024 test, then 7,598 miles to the October 2025 pass, showing consistent annual accumulation with no standing periods or mileage spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, carrying no advisories across any entry, which suggests either disciplined upkeep or tests conducted to a lenient visual standard. The repeated no-defect failures on 29 September 2023 and 22 September 2025 are anomalous and warrant scrutiny. A fail with zero recorded defects typically signals an administrative or identification error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, yet the buyer should confirm the V5C and test certificate align. Given the clean slate, no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion items were flagged for attention. In person, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underside corrosion, as MOT passes with no advisories do not guarantee absence of early-stage rust on a 2015-era BMW. Verify the brake calipers are free and the exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The two defect-free failures should be reconciled with the selling dealer before funds transfer.