2010 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · HY10 OKM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive consumable replacement. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 79,441 miles, the car passed despite advisories regarding uneven wear on the offside front and nearside rear tyres. This follows a failure in late 2024 where a supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicated an airbag fault, which appears to have been rectified before the subsequent passing result. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with the car covering only 3,500 miles between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 2,549 miles between December 2024 and November 2025. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, periods of standing can cause rubber-based components, seals, and tyres to degrade through age rather than friction. A buyer must specifically inspect the front end suspension geometry to address the edge wear noted in the 2025 test. Uneven wear on tyres often points to worn suspension bushes, incorrect alignment, or bent control arms which require professional adjustment. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspector should also check for corrosion on brake discs and perished rubber hoses, as these are common issues for cars that are infrequently. The previous 2024 SRS failure also necessitates a physical check that the airbag system is fully functional and free of lingering fault codes.