2009 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · LC09 NNB

The 2009 BMW 116d presents a broadly stable maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 14 May 2026 at 41,886 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged cracking or perishing on the nearside front, offside front, and nearside rear tyres under item 5.2.3 (d) (ii). These are advisory-level defects rather than dangerous failures, but three tyres flagged simultaneously suggests the rubber is age-hardened. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage, perishing from age and prolonged standing is more likely than wear from use. No mechanical, braking, or structural defects appear on record. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of very light use. The car covered 32,908 miles by May 2023, 36,404 by May 2024, 39,544 by May 2025, and 41,886 by May 2026. That equates to roughly 2,400 to 3,100 miles per year in recent windows, broadly in line with the lifetime average of approximately 2,464 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The two tests recorded on 12 May 2025, one failing and one passing eight miles later, indicate the offside rear tyre cut defect was rectified promptly before the retest. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the condition of all four tyres, including the sidewalls and inner edges, since the May 2026 advisory covered three of them. Tyres on a car this age and mileage profile frequently suffer from ozone cracking and sidewall deterioration even where tread depth remains legal. The spare tyre, if original, deserves the same scrutiny. Beyond the tyres, the low mileage and age combination warrants a close look at suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which can deteriorate from corrosion and inactivity rather than from mechanical fatigue. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion and binding, as short-trip use accelerates these issues. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, since infrequent use does not protect against structural rust.