2015 BMW 118 1.6L Petrol · MM15 XHC

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status having passed its most recent test on 19 June 2025 at 74,054 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory following a period of reactive repairs in 2023. While the car previously failed due to a defective headlamp and brake component wear, the owner addressed these issues to achieve clear passes in subsequent tests. At 11 years old, the BMW 1 Series has averaged approximately 6,732 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage for this age. The mileage data indicates consistent usage patterns, with roughly 2,300 miles covered between October 2024 and June 2025, and approximately 3,900 miles in the year preceding that. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary storage, which often leads to degradation of seals and internal corrosion in braking components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system, as the record flagged pitted and scored front brake discs in both October 2023 and October 2024. Although these were replaced or rectified before the 2025 pass, the recurring nature of the fault suggests a vulnerability to corrosion from short trips or a sticking caliper. Verify the current thickness of the pads and check for any uneven wear on the rotors to ensure the previous issue has not recurred.