2009 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · MX09 WGF

The 2009 BMW 116 presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 6 November 2025 at 50,741 miles. The most recent test flagged only two minor advisories: front brake pads wearing thin and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit. Both are standard consumable items for a car of this age and mileage, not indicators of neglect. The preceding year, on 7 November 2024 at 47,940 miles, the tester noted a cut in the nearside front tyre, but it was not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. This suggests the owner replaced that tyre before the 2025 test, which is a positive sign of basic upkeep. The record shows no recurring structural or mechanical defects, and the vehicle has consistently passed its MOTs since a minor failure in November 2023. The mileage pattern reinforces the impression of careful, low-mileage use. Between 13 March 2023 at 37,824 miles and 6 November 2025 at 50,741 miles, the car covered just 12,917 miles over roughly two years and eight months, averaging around 4,600 miles per year. This is slightly higher than the lifetime average of 2,985 miles per year but still well below the UK norm. The gap between the March 2023 and November 2023 tests is notable: the car failed on 8 November 2023 and passed the retest the following day, both at 43,332 miles. The rapid accumulation of roughly 5,500 miles in eight months between March and November 2023 suggests a period of heavier use, but the subsequent slowdown indicates the car has since returned to light duties. No mileage anomalies or suspicious gaps appear in the record. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the braking system and tyres, given the recurring advisories. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in November 2025, so check whether they have been replaced since or whether the car still carries the original set. Inspect the nearside rear tyre for edge wear, which can indicate misalignment or a worn suspension component such as a trailing arm bush. The 2023 failure for deteriorated front brake hoses was rectified, but it is worth examining both hoses for any signs of cracking, swelling, or weeping at the fittings. With a car that has spent much of its life covering low annual mileage, also inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points, as standing periods can accelerate rust in these areas. The headlamp fault from 2023 was a simple bulb failure, but confirm both dipped beams function correctly and check for any moisture inside the lamp units, which can point to a compromised seal.