2013 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · PX63 GYO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-05-08 with 120,321 miles, and the overall maintenance trend appears broadly stable, though the recurring advisory on the offside steering rack inner joint and the fluid leak from the rear differential indicate developing concerns that warrant attention. The steering rack issue was flagged as an advisory, not a failure, and the differential leak was deemed non-excessive under section 8.4.1(a)(i), suggesting no immediate safety-critical failure, but the presence of both items in the same test suggests progressive wear. Mileage accumulation has been relatively steady over time, with the car covering approximately 9,255 miles per year on average since first registration in 2013. Between May 2023 and May 2024, mileage rose from 98,587 to 115,682—a jump of 17,095 miles in 12 months—indicating heavier annual use during that period. After that, growth slowed markedly: only 6,657 miles were added over the next 12 months, reaching 120,321 by May 2026. There were no MOT tests between May 2023 and May 2024, meaning one full year of usage was not formally recorded, which introduces a small gap in verification but is not uncommon if the vehicle was kept off the road or serviced outside the MOT cycle. A buyer should pay close attention to the offside front suspension components, particularly the inner steering rack joint, given the advisory has now appeared in two consecutive tests (2025 and 2026), and inspect the rear differential for signs of worsening oil leakage, especially around seals and gaskets. The repeated advisory on the offside registration plate lamp—though never a failure on its own—may point to underlying electrical issues or poor bulb/connector seating, and the earlier dual failure of the registration lamp and offside front position lamp in May 2025 suggests intermittent lighting faults that should be tested thoroughly. There is no indication of structural rust or brake-related failures in the record, but with over 120,000 miles on the clock, inspecting brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes in person remains prudent.