2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · LC03 EMM

The most recent MOT on 28 July 2026 at 75,064 miles resulted in a pass, with only an advisory about a nearside rear child seat restricting inspection of the adult belt. Three days earlier, on 24 July 2026 at the same mileage, the vehicle failed due to a nearside headlamp aim fault, the same child‑seat restriction and a major exhaust leak from the front pipe. Since the fault items were rectified between the two tests, the current status shows no active defects, indicating that major systems are presently serviceable. The vehicle has accumulated roughly 75,000 miles over ten years, averaging about 7,500 miles per year, which is typical for a car of this age. MOT tests are spaced roughly annually, with readings of 64,531 miles on 25 July 2024, 60,789 miles on 21 July 2023 and 57,256 miles on 25 July 2022, showing a steady increase. There are no large gaps in the record; the longest interval is about twelve months between the September 2020 test at 34,746 miles and the October 2021 test at 46,383 miles, after which the yearly pattern resumes. A prospective purchaser should pay close attention to tyre condition, as the history shows repeated advisories for tread nearing the legal limit and sidewall cracking or perishing on multiple corners. Headlamp aim has been flagged on several occasions (2021, 2022, 2026), so verification of alignment and correct beam pattern is essential. The exhaust system exhibited a major leak in July 2026; inspection of the front pipe and downstream components for corrosion or loose joints is warranted. Windscreen wipers failed to clear the screen effectively in 2025, and a cracked windscreen affected the driver’s view in 2022, therefore both items should be examined for wear or damage. Although no suspension or structural faults were recorded, the persistent tyre wear may indicate alignment or bush wear, making a thorough check of front suspension components advisable.