2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · FM12 NUB

The BMW 116 presents a stable and highly favorable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 15 May 2025 at 83,184 miles. The vehicle passed with zero defects recorded, continuing an unblemished run of passes over the last three years. This consistent record indicates diligent upkeep and a complete absence of recurring mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trajectory is firmly stable, showing no signs of deterioration or neglect. At fourteen years old with 83,184 miles on the clock, the annual average sits at roughly 5,942 miles, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression reveals steady, incremental gains rather than rapid accumulation. Between the May 2022 test at 75,369 miles and the May 2023 test at 78,564 miles, the car covered 3,195 miles. The following year, up to May 2024 at 80,910 miles, it added 2,346 miles, and by May 2025, it had traveled just 2,274 miles. This tapering annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent recent years as a short-journey or occasional-use car, a pattern that can mask wear that higher-mileage driving would otherwise reveal. Despite the clean MOT record, the anomaly of the 3 May 2022 failure at 75,369 miles—recorded with no specific defects—warrants a brief check of the vehicle's paper trail to confirm the rectification work. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to deterioration from prolonged standing rather than high mileage. Check the condition of all rubber suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as the original or early replacement rubber may now be hardening. Inspect the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion, a common issue on vehicles that sit for extended periods, and verify the structural integrity of the underbody and suspension mounting points for any signs of corrosion that the low mileage might have delayed but not prevented.