2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · NA66 DHZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative care. The most recent MOT test on May 16, 2026 at 35,895 miles introduced multiple advisories that were not present in the previous year. While the car passed the test, the appearance of three worn tyres near the legal limit and a binding offside front brake caliper suggests that basic consumable maintenance is now being neglected after several years of relatively clean records. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old BMW, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-use patterns between 2022 and 2024, where the vehicle covered only 5,682 miles over a two-year period. However, this low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components. This is evidenced by the May 2025 advisory regarding the offside rear tyre perishing and cracking, a common issue for vehicles that sit stationary for long periods or travel short urban distances. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system, specifically addressing the offside front caliper flagged in the 2026 test. Persistent binding can indicate a seized piston or corroded slider pins, which leads to uneven pad wear and reduced fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the state of all four tyres reaching the minimum tread depth indicates that an immediate investment in new rubber is required. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for sidewall cracking on tyres and suspension bushings, as these components often fail due to age rather than mechanical wear from mileage.