2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · KH03 ALH

The 2016 BMW 116 remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance profile, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 18 December 2025 at 94,181 miles where the examiner recorded no defects or advisories. Five consecutive annual examinations between November 2021 and December 2025 returned passes with clean sheets. This pattern indicates prior owners addressed any wear before each test and kept the vehicle to a standard exceeding minimal legal requirements. Mileage accumulation tracks closely with the vehicle's age. The odometer read 38,193 miles at the 22 November 2021 test, rising to 47,633 by 19 December 2022, then 59,339 on 20 November 2023, 77,864 on 17 December 2024, and 94,181 at the final record. Yearly distances of roughly 9,400 to 18,500 miles reflect typical private use with no prolonged standing or abrupt high-mileage spikes. The ledger shows no gaps beyond standard annual testing, and the clean results imply disciplined upkeep rather than deferred faults. A buyer should still perform a physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation despite the absent MOT flags. Testers noted no corrosion on structural integrity points, yet ten years of service can conceal early sill or suspension mounting rust behind cladding. We advise checking suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for fatigue at this mileage, and verifying exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The unchanged recorded mileage since the December 2025 test suggests limited recent use, so a fresh check of tyre sidewalls and brake caliper freedom is prudent before purchase.