2018 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · PE68 THZ

The 2018 BMW 116 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 November 2025 at 36,710 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable step forward from the advisory noted in the September 2025 test at 36,200 miles, where the tester flagged cracking on the nearside rear tyre. The absence of any new or recurring defects in the most recent inspection suggests the previous advisory was addressed promptly, and the vehicle has since maintained a fault-free record across four consecutive annual tests. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Covering roughly 4,589 miles per year over eight years, the annual accumulation sits well below the UK average. The intervals between tests reinforce this pattern: a jump of approximately 5,435 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, then a further 4,925 miles to September 2025, before a modest 510 miles accumulated in the final two months before the November 2025 pass. That sharp drop in the most recent period could indicate a change in ownership, reduced commuting, or a period of limited use. No gaps or anomalies appear in the record, and the steady year-on-year progression supports consistent, low-intensity driving rather than long periods of inactivity. From a mechanical standpoint, the history raises no serious structural or safety concerns. The only recurring theme is tyre wear, flagged in September 2022 when both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and again in September 2025 with cracking on the nearside rear. This pattern suggests the previous owner allowed tyre condition to deteriorate between inspections rather than maintaining proactive replacement cycles. A buyer should inspect all four tyres carefully for uneven wear, sidewall cracking, and tread depth, particularly given the low mileage, which can cause perishing from age rather than use. The suspension and braking systems have never attracted a defect, but the light usage profile warrants a physical check for seized components, corroded brake discs, or deteriorated rubber bushes that can develop from infrequent driving rather than high mileage.