2014 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · SH14 XNG

The 2025‑12‑09 MOT at 73,561 miles recorded a pass, but the history reveals a maintenance trend that is neither stable nor improving; recurring front brake disc wear, pitting and pad thinning, persistent steering rack inner‑joint play, insufficient washer fluid, a non‑functional dipped‑beam headlamp, binding front brake caliper and tyre tread deficiencies have recurred across multiple tests. The vehicle is 12 years old and has logged roughly 6,130 miles per year, a figure that aligns with typical usage, yet the jump from the 2024 test at 60,751 miles to the 2025 test adds more than 12,800 miles in a single year, indicating accelerated mileage accumulation and likely increased wear on consumables and mechanical parts. A buyer should therefore inspect the front suspension bushes and steering rack inner joints for excessive play, verify the condition of the front brake discs and pads for pitting, scoring and wear beyond the minimum thickness, check the front brake caliper for binding, confirm tyre tread depth and overall condition, ensure washer fluid reaches the required level, test both dipped and main beam headlamp operation, and examine the wheel fixing and rear brake disc for corrosion noted in the 2022 record. If these items are not remedied, the vehicle may continue to pass superficial MOT checks while underlying safety‑critical components deteriorate, creating a real risk of failure on the road and potentially costly repairs for the next owner.