2009 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · LB09 CMZ

The 2009 BMW 116 presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent MOT test. On 20 January 2022 at 71,379 miles the vehicle passed with no defects recorded, and no advisories were flagged by the tester. This single clean result indicates the car met statutory standards at that point, though the absence of earlier entries limits trend analysis. The recorded mileage of 71,379 at the January 2022 test equates to roughly 4,199 miles per year across the vehicle's 17 years, which is low for its age. Such low annual use often reflects short local journeys or extended periods of standing, both of which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion while leaving mechanical wear minimal. The DVSA record shows only this one test entry, so no rapid accumulation or notable gaps between tests can be assessed from the supplied data. A buyer should commission an independent inspection before purchase given the test is over four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. The clean 2022 pass gives no flagged concerns on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity, but standing time since then may have allowed moisture ingress to brake calipers or surface corrosion to underbody members. Verify the current odometer reading matches the 71,379 recorded figure and confirm no unrecorded mileage has been added. Check tyre sidewalls for cracking from age, test for binding handbrake mechanisms after storage, and inspect subframes for rust given the vehicle's low-use profile.