2015 BMW 118 1.6L Petrol · HB02 ASH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 89,767 miles passed, it followed a failure just 11 miles prior. That failure identified an offside front shock absorber with reduced damping and a structurally compromised rear inner tyre, indicating that the owner only addressed critical safety defects once they were flagged by the MOT tester. The mileage profile is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging approximately 8,160 miles per year over the eleven-year period. Between the October 2023 test at 80,581 miles and the September 2024 test at 84,641 miles, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles, suggesting a period of lower usage. This intermittent mileage indicates the car may have sat stationary or used primarily for short-distance trips, which can sometimes accelerate degradation on rubber components and seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension, as the offside front shock absorber was previously flagged for poor damping. They should check the remaining shock absorbers for leaks or uneven wear to ensure the issue was not indicative of a wider component failure. The recurring failures regarding tyre bulges and lumps in both 2024 and 2025 suggest a history of ignoring tyre condition or potential impact with curbs, necessitating a close check of all remaining sidewalls. The 2023 record noted thin brake pads on both the front and rear axles. Given that these were likely replaced since then, the current state of the brake pads and discs should be verified for even wear or glazing. Because there are no structural or corrosion issues recorded in the history, the focus should remain on the mechanical integrity of the suspension bushings and the condition of the undercarriage for any hidden surface rust.