2014 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · JC04 OPY

The BMW 116 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 November 2025 at 70,814 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 4 November 2024 at 65,217 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or recurring faults across the visible history. Recorded mileage sits at 70,814 against a 2014 build, an average of roughly 5,901 miles per year. The DVSA entries show smooth annual accumulation: 49,753 miles on 1 November 2022, 57,465 on 30 October 2023, 65,217 on 4 November 2024, then 70,814 on 4 November 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The sparse, defect-free record implies the previous keeper carried out basic scheduled upkeep, though the twin 4 November 2024 entries show one failed test with no defects logged before the same-day pass, a likely administrative or presentational anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the car's twelve years and low-use profile that can mask perished rubber or corroded brake components through lack of movement. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion warrant physical checks, as MOT passes with no advisories do not capture early surface rust. The clean history offers reasonable assurance, but low mileage standing time can conceal degraded tyres, flat-spotted rubber, or seized handbrake mechanisms. Verify service stamps and inspect fluid condition before purchase.