2008 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · NM08 LSZ

The 2025‑12‑20 MOT at 134,385 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester recorded a damaged windscreen, an inoperative registration‑plate lamp, a child‑seat fitting that restricts adult‑belt inspection, rear sub‑frame corrosion not seriously weakened, and a rear suspension pin or bush that is slightly worn. The vehicle passed the previous December 2025 test after a failure, indicating a modest improvement but no fundamental resolution of the recurring suspension and corrosion advisories. Covering 18 years, the recorded mileage of 134,385 equates to roughly 7,466 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2008 model; the jump from 130,842 miles in the December 2024 test to 134,383 miles in the December 2025 test shows an annual increase of just over 3,500 miles, confirming steady but not excessive use. A buyer should therefore focus on the rear sub‑frame and suspension components, checking for rust penetration and play in the rear pin or bush, inspect the condition of the rear suspension arms and ball‑joint dust covers, verify that the brake pipes are free of corrosion and grease, examine tyre tread depth and any cuts, and confirm that brake pads and discs meet the minimum thickness requirements.