2016 BMW 218 2.0L Diesel · SD16 LEU

The most recent MOT on 5 May 2026 recorded a pass at 124,688 miles, but the tester flagged front and rear brake discs as worn, pitted or scored and the off‑side front tyre as close to the legal tread limit. No outright safety‑critical defects were recorded, indicating the vehicle meets the minimum statutory requirements at the time of testing. The pattern of earlier failures being rectified and the current pass suggests a stabilising maintenance trend, though consumable wear remains high. At ten years old the car has accumulated 124,688 miles, roughly 12,500 miles per annum, which is above average for a BMW 218 of this age. Between the 14 April 2025 failure at 110,115 miles and the 5 May 2026 pass the mileage rose by about 14,500 miles, evidencing a period of intensified use. Earlier intervals show steadier growth, with roughly 18‑20 k‑mile jumps each year, and no significant gaps that would imply long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the braking system in person, confirming that disc thickness and pad wear are within safe limits and that no scoring compromises performance. Inspection of the front tyre for edge wear and the rear tyres for tread depth is essential, given the recurring tyre‑related advisories. The rear suspension should be examined for any lingering issues with coil springs or arm bushes, as past failures involved fractured springs and excessively worn pins. Finally, confirm that the washer‑fluid reservoir fills correctly, the rear position lamp operates, and the windscreen wipers clear effectively, as these items have previously caused failures.