2004 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · RN54 AHJ

This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 29 January 2026 at 120,331 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent five-year trend of passing without a single advisory or failure, suggesting a high standard of preventative maintenance and a vehicle that has been kept in a road-legal state without the typical degradation seen in cars of this vintage. The mileage is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,470 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady over the last five years, growing from 105,640 miles in December 2021 to 120,331 miles by January 2026. This gradual increase indicates the car has been used regularly rather than left to stand for extended periods, which typically helps preserve rubber seals and prevents battery degradation. While the MOT record is clean, the age of the vehicle necessitates a physical inspection of components that the MOT test may not flag as failures until they are critical. A buyer should check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or hairline cracks, as these rubber and metal components age regardless of mileage. The absence of recorded corrosion in the MOT history is positive, but a manual check of the chassis and sills remains prudent for a 2004 model. Attention should also be paid to the braking system and fluid levels. Although the tester found no faults in the January 2026 test, the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to brake disc corrosion or binding calipers due to lack of heavy use. Verifying the service history for oil changes and coolant flushes will confirm if the mechanical care matches the clean MOT record.