2017 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · LO17 UGN

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent pass record over the last five years. The most recent inspection on 10 July 2025 at 31,955 miles passed successfully, although the tester noted a nearside rear child seat obstructed a full inspection of the adult seat belt. Prior to this, the vehicle achieved three consecutive passes with no recorded defects, suggesting the mechanical and structural components remained within acceptable parameters during testing. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,550 miles per year. Between July 2021 and July 2025, the car covered 17,034 miles, showing a steady and low-usage pattern rather than periods of inactivity followed by sudden bursts. This low mileage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, though it can sometimes lead to dry rotting or degradation of rubber-based parts such as bushes and seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods between uses. A buyer should focus on the physical condition of the tyres, as the 2021 test at 14,921 miles flagged both the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit with uneven edges. While no tyre defects were recorded since then, uneven wear patterns can indicate previous alignment issues or worn suspension wisharm bushes. Given the low annual mileage, it is also advisable to inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or light pitting, which frequently occurs on vehicles that are not driven regularly enough to keep the components clean.