2021 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · PA21 RMA

The 2021 BMW 118 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 2 January 2026 at 24,283 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean result from 21 December 2024 at 22,606 miles. Two consecutive MOTs without advisories or failures indicate the previous keeper addressed any wear before each test and the vehicle has shown no worsening mechanical condition across the recorded interval. Annual mileage sits at roughly 4,857 miles per year against a five-year-old car, a low figure for the age. The odometer moved only 1,677 miles between the December 2024 and January 2026 tests, confirming light use. Such low accumulation over thirteen months suggests the car spent extended periods stationary, though the sparse two-entry history gives no evidence of rapid accumulation or neglected gaps beyond what DVSA holds. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion despite the clean record. Low-mileage cars left standing often develop perished rubber components and surface rust on structural members that a winter test may not flag if within limits. Verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades for age-related cracking rather than wear. The absence of recurring advisories means no specific fault trend requires monitoring. Given the minimal recorded use, focus the viewing on confirming fluid freshness and checking for moisture ingress or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged storage.