2012 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · SO12 LDE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean result of the most recent inspection. The latest MOT conducted on 10 November 2025 at 92,398 miles showed no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred on 07 November 2024 at 89,157 miles, the subsequent pass just four days later suggests the owner was proactive in immediately addressing identified faults. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-utilization vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. Between November 2022 at 78,491 miles and November 2025 at 92,398 miles, the car covered 13,907 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate. The 3,241-mile interval between the 2024 and 2025 tests reflects this ongoing trend, which generally reduces the mechanical strain on drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation despite the low mileage. Although the record is clean, the 14-year-old chassis warrants a close check of rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyre boots which can crack over time. Inspect the brake discs for corrosion and check for signs of caliper binding, as low-use vehicles often suffer from surface rust or seizing components. The lack of structural advisories in the history suggests the frame integrity remains sound, but a visual check of the underside for emerging corrosion remains necessary for a BMW of this era.