2010 BMW 116 2.0L Petrol · SH60 RXU

The 2010 BMW 116 with 106,681 miles passed its August 2025 MOT, but the record reveals a pattern of recurring mechanical faults that suggest a slowly deteriorating condition. The most recent test shows no new critical defects, yet earlier failures on suspension arm ball joints, missing wheel fixings and brake‑disc corrosion indicate that wear has been accumulating. The car is sixteen years old and has covered roughly 106,681 miles, averaging about 6,668 miles per year, which is typical for its age. The mileage jumps from 39,750 miles in December 2016 to 54,608 miles in January 2019, then to 63,407 miles in October 2019, showing periods of relatively rapid accumulation followed by longer idle intervals, but no evidence of the vehicle sitting unused for years. A buyer should pay particular attention to the condition of the suspension bushes, ball joints and wheel‑fixing bolts, as the MOT history repeatedly notes excessive wear on rear suspension arm ball joints and missing wheel fixings. The 2024‑05‑03 MOT at 104,583 miles recorded off‑side rear tyre worn close to legal limit and missing wheel fixings, echoing earlier findings. Frequent advisories on tyre tread depth near the legal limit and recurring failures of rear stop lamps and exhaust lambda readings point to neglected consumables and possible exhaust system degradation. Corroded rear brake discs were noted in 2016 and 2016‑12‑21, indicating that structural rust can develop on inner surfaces. In practice, a prospective buyer must verify the integrity of the suspension components, inspect the brake discs for inner‑surface corrosion, confirm that all wheel bolts are present and torqued, and test the rear lighting and exhaust emissions, as these items have repeatedly appeared as advisories or failures.