2009 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · SL09 VXY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 24 June 2024 at 138,829 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes, the lack of recorded advisory notes across the last three years suggests that the vehicle is currently free of significant mechanical or structural defects that the tester flagged. The trend indicates that the previous owners are proactive in rectifying issues immediately upon failure, rather than allowing minor faults to persist over time. At roughly 17 years old, the recorded 138,829 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 8,166 miles. This figure aligns closely with typical UK usage patterns for an older hatchback. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation, with roughly 6,700 miles covered between the June 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 7,253 miles between June 2023 and June 2024. This regularity suggests the car does not sit for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and fluid components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the lower chassis and suspension components, as the MOT record does not capture early-stage corrosion or bushing wear. Given the age and mileage, it is vital to check for play in the control arm bushes and shock absorbers, which are common wear points on this model. Although the MOT history shows no advisories for brakes or tyres, a manual check of the component thickness on the discs and the remaining tread depth is necessary to ensure they are not nearing the end of their functional life despite the clean test results.