2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · OV16 VVS

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 31 October 2025 at 114,094 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in consecutive years. The fact that the car failed in both 2024 and 2025 only to pass upon retest suggests that the previous owner addressed specific defects only when prompted by the tester rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule between the annual intervals. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,400 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 89,948 miles and the 2024 test at 104,804 miles, the car covered 14,856 miles in a single year, indicating a period of higher usage before settling back to a 9,290 mile interval in the following year. This regular usage suggests typical operation rather than long periods of standing, which usually results in predictable wear on mechanical components. While the recent tests recorded no defects, a buyer should focus on the mechanical areas most susceptible to high-mileage wear on this model. A physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary, as these components often degrade after the 100,000-mile mark. Given the previous failures that were cleared, a thorough check of the brake calipers for binding and the thickness of the discs is advisable to ensure the issues do not recur. The structural integrity of the underbody should also be examined for corrosion, as the MOT record does not flag any historical rust to date.