2016 BMW 120 1.6L Petrol · V29 WRD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing wear-related defects. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 75,843 miles passed, it introduced multiple advisories regarding rear brake discs and front suspension arm bushes. This follows a period of clean records in 2024 and 2025, indicating that components are now reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously through age and mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per annum. The record shows a 6,000 mile interval between June 2023 and January 2024, and another 8,000 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This steady usage suggests regular use, though the failure in January 2024 for a thin offside rear brake pad at 61,527 miles indicates the previous owner waited for a MOT failure point rather than performing preventative maintenance. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension for play in the control arm bushes, as the 2026 test flagged both the nearside and offside sides as worn. These bushes will eventually affect steering precision and cause tyre wear if not replaced. Furthermore, the rear brake discs are now pitted and scored, which often results from long periods of standing or light use, requiring immediate replacement of both discs and new pads to ensure effective braking performance and avoid judder.