2015 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · PP10 TAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on July 1, 2025, 102,994 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a reactive trend where faults are addressed only upon failing a test. The most recent failure occurred due to an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm bush and a worn offside front bush. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the pattern indicates that suspension components are operated to the point of failure before intervention. The mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 13,191 miles between the January 2023 test and the February 2024 test, followed by a steady accumulation of 4,064 miles over the next five months, and another 5,291 miles by July 2025. This consistent interval suggests the car is used regularly, which generally places predictable stress on wear items like rubber suspension bushings and the braking system. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension to ensure the recently replaced arms have been fitted correctly and that no further play exists in the steering-related joints. The record shows a recurring history of brake wear, with pitted discs noted in 2023 and thin rear pads flagged in early 2024. Given this history, the current thickness of the brake pads and the condition of the rotors should be verified, as the vehicle appears to run on components until they reach their service limits.