2014 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · VO64 KNM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 99,802 miles passed with advisories for worn tyres and pitted brake discs, the history reveals a significant failure in June 2023. That failure involved multiple safety issues including parking brake efficiency and a structural tyre tear, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they prevented an MOT. The mileage progression is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between the February 2022 test at 87,985 miles and the June 2023 test at 89,258 miles, where the car covered only roughly 1,300 miles in sixteen months. However, usage increased significantly afterward with over 10,500 miles driven in the final two years, which accelerates the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings despite the relatively low overall figure. A buyer must focus inspection on the braking system, as the record shows recurring issues with worn discs in 2022, 2023, and 2025. The parking brake also failed in 2023, indicating the mechanism may require adjustment or replacement of the shoes. Additionally, the nearside rear shock absorber flagged for oiling in 2022 should be visually inspected for further leaks to ensure the damping has not deteriorated. Given the advisory for edge-worn tyres in the latest test, a professional wheel alignment check is necessary to rule out suspension geometry issues causing premature tyre wear.