2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · GD16 RYM

The vehicle currently maintains a high roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 26 May 2026 at 57,563 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car currently meets all safety and emissions standards. This follows a clean pass in May 2025, suggesting that the mechanical and structural components have remained reliable over the last twelve months. The mileage profile is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,756 miles per year. Data shows a consistent pattern of use, moving from 48,961 miles in May 2024 to 57,563 miles in May 2026. This low annual mileage typically results in less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though the long intervals between tests suggest the vehicle spends significant time stationary, which can sometimes lead to rubber degradation or fluid stagnation despite the low odometer. A buyer should pay close attention to the physical condition of the tyres, as the May 2024 test at 48,961 miles flagged perishing cracking on the offside front tyre. While this was a minor consumable issue, low-mileage cars often suffer from dry rot in sidewalls that tread depth measurements do not reveal. The horn failure in May 2023 at 46,995 miles was a simple electrical fault but highlights the need to check basic auxiliary functions regularly. Given the lack of recorded advisories for brake corrosion or suspension wear in the history, the focus should remain on verifying that the bushes and brake calipers have not seized or perished during periods of inactivity.