2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · FJ16 XCF

The 2016 BMW 116 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 December 2025 at 194,164 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following three consecutive clean passes in November 2024 at 176,547 miles, December 2023 at 141,661 miles, and December 2022 at 116,065 miles. The single failure on 5 December 2023 at 141,661 miles listed no defects, and the vehicle passed the next day, indicating an administrative or retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages roughly 19,400 miles, well above typical for a ten-year-old hatchback. The records show consistent yearly accumulation: 25,596 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, then 34,886 miles to November 2024, and 17,617 miles to December 2025. No standing gaps appear. The clean advisory history across all tests suggests the previous owner kept consumables and core systems within tolerance, though high mileage demands closer scrutiny than the bare MOT suggests. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the 194,164-mile load on drivetrain and running gear. The MOT recorded no corrosion or structural advisories, yet DVSA tests do not strip components. Verify the 5 December 2023 failure cause with the test station, as the no-defect entry is irregular. Check for worn tyres, binding calipers, and exhaust emissions at point of sale despite the clean paper trail.