2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · ST66 EFS

The most recent MOT on 2025-09-19 recorded two rear tyres worn close to the legal limit, both marked as "on limit" under regulation 5.2.3 (e). This indicates the tyres were near the minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm, with edge wear suggesting uneven contact or improper inflation. No other defects were noted, but the repeated focus on rear tyres highlights a specific risk area. The MOT history shows a recurring pattern of rear tyre wear. A 2023-08-17 failure cited tread depth below 1.6mm for the nearside rear tyre, while the offside rear tyre was already worn close to the limit. By 2025, both tyres had re-emerged as "on limit," despite no intervening defects being recorded. This suggests either ongoing maintenance neglect or a systemic issue with tyre wear, such as alignment problems or inconsistent driving habits. The trend appears to be worsening. The 2023 failure required immediate attention, yet by 2025, the same tyres were again near the legal limit. This implies either insufficient replacement intervals or unresolved underlying causes of premature wear.