2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · RO16 OFZ

A clean and largely untroubled DVSA record defines this 2016 BMW 118, with the most recent assessment on 27 July 2026 producing a pass alongside only a minor advisory concerning slight perishing on the offside rear tyre at a measured 3mm of tread. Across six recorded tests since 2020, the only blemish prior to that was an advisory in March 2020 for a nearside front tyre cut that did not reach the cords, and a single fail in March 2022 where both rear tyres were deemed dangerously below the 1.6mm tread threshold. With three consecutive clean passes between 2023 and 2025 and the only flagged item in the latest test being a minor cosmetic tyre condition note, the mechanical roadworthiness trend over the past three years reads as stable, with no structural, brake, suspension, lighting, or exhaust issues recorded at any point in the supplied history. Mileage accumulation on this vehicle sits at 74,959 miles over roughly a decade of use, equating to an annual average of approximately 7,500 miles, which is broadly typical for a ten-year-old car of this class. The recorded test entries do not reveal any extended gaps in road use or sudden jumps in mileage between tests, and the progression appears consistent with regular rather than sporadic or heavy usage. For a 1 Series of this age, this kind of moderate annual mileage tends to mean that consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and fluids have been replaced on a sensible wear cycle rather than at very short intervals, while suspension components and drivetrain parts have seen normal operating stress without the additional burden of very high mileage. From a buyer's standpoint, the absence of any brake, exhaust, suspension, or corrosion advisories across the entire visible record is a positive baseline, but the tyre-related history is worth attention. The 2022 failure for both rear tyres being below 1.6mm at the same test is unusual in that it suggests either an extended interval between replacements or a sudden loss of tread, so it is sensible to confirm the age and brand of the tyres currently fitted and to check the nearside and offside rears for uneven wear patterns, particularly inner-edge wear which can point to rear geometry or camber issues. The most recent advisory of perishing on a 3mm tyre indicates ageing rubber, and on a test drive you should listen for any increase in road noise from the rear axle and inspect the sidewalls for visible cracking under flexing. Given the model and age, a focused test drive should also include specific checks that mirror common BMW 1 Series wear points not flagged in the MOT history but prudent to verify. With the car now ten years old, pay attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps or rough tarmac, as this often points to worn drop links, control arm bushes, or top mount bearings. Test the steering for any vibration, pulling, or vagueness around the straight-ahead position, and apply the brakes firmly from speed to check for pedal pulsation or judder that would indicate warped front discs. Finally, with the engine at operating temperature, inspect from underneath for any signs of oil seepage around the valve cover gasket and oil filter housing, and confirm that the cooling system shows no signs of staining around the water pump or expansion tank, as these are known wear items on this generation of BMW petrol and diesel units regardless of MOT outcome.