2014 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · OV14 SWO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, holding a clean pass from its most recent inspection on March 25 2026 at 158,565 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has passed its last three tests without any recorded advisories. While a minor failure occurred in March 2025 due to ineffective windscreen wipers, this was rectified immediately to allow a successful retest, suggesting the owner is responsive to basic safety-related maintenance requirements. At 12 years old, the 158,565-mile reading reflects a high annual average of approximately 13,200 miles per year. The usage pattern is consistent, with a significant jump of 9,471 miles recorded between March 2023 and April 2024, and another 4,302 miles between April 2024 and March 2025. This regular high-mileage suggests frequent motorway use, which often places less strain on the clutch and suspension than short-distance city driving, but accelerates the wear of drivetrain components and components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the consistent use, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and ball joints is necessary, as these often degrade significantly by this mileage. The record shows no history of brake failures, but the condition of the brake discs and pads should be verified to ensure they are not thinning prematurely. Additionally, the buyer should inspect the chassis for any signs of structural corrosion, even though the MOT history has not flagged any integrity issues to date.