2013 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · PF13 MUC

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in good standing, but the maintenance history reveals a clear and worsening trend in braking systems. The most recent test on 2025-03-26 at 96,533 miles was passed with no defects, yet the subsequent failures on 2024-04-03 at 84,962 miles indicate that the braking system has deteriorated significantly since the first test. This pattern of failure in the second quarter of 2024 suggests that the brakes were not maintained adequately during the 2023-03-20 test at 78,410 miles, a gap of over a year where the vehicle was only tested once. The mileage accumulation over the past two years (2023-2024) is substantially higher than the average for a 2013 BMW 116, which typically requires roughly 7,426 miles annually. While the initial test at 96,533 miles was passed, the subsequent test at 84,962 miles failed, indicating that the car has experienced rapid wear on the braking components and potentially other drivetrain parts. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests, where the car was tested only once, is a critical indicator that the vehicle has not undergone the necessary preventative maintenance to prevent future catastrophic failures. Given the recurring faults in the braking system and the rapid mileage increase, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for the presence of brake pads, caliper binding, and wheel bearings. The history of three consecutive failed tests with no recorded defects on the most recent MOT confirms that the vehicle has been running on worn-out brake discs and potentially binding components, which are the leading causes of brake failure. The vehicle should be checked for structural integrity of the suspension and drivetrain, as the rapid mileage accumulation suggests that these components may be approaching the end of their service life and require immediate attention before the next MOT.