2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · V24 LAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 70,050 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure for tyre damage and a wheel defect. The persistence of the distorted nearside front wheel rim across both 2024 and 2025 indicates a recurring structural issue that remains unaddressed despite multiple inspections. At 70,050 miles over ten years, the car has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage mileage for its age. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 13,400 miles driven between July 2023 and July 2024, and another 13,000 miles between July 2024 and August 2025. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is used regularly, though the intervals between the MOT tests highlight that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach the point of failure. A buyer must personally inspect the nearside front road wheel for structural cracks or further deformation, as the tester flagged a distorted inner rim in two consecutive years. The 2024 failure regarding thin front brake pads suggests that the braking system may be nearing the end of its service cycle for other components. Furthermore, the 2025 failure for cuts reaching the ply cords on the offside rear and offside front tyres indicates a history of impact damage or poor maintenance, necessitating a thorough check of the remaining tyre sidewalls for bulges or structural fatigue.