2016 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · WY02 DPY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 91,538 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring issue with tyre-related wear. While the car has avoided major mechanical or structural failures during testing, the repeated advisories regarding offside rear tyres in the two latest tests suggest a pattern where consumable components are only addressed when they approach legal limits. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,154 miles per year. Between September 2022 and March 2026, the car covered 33,641 miles, indicating a period of higher usage compared to the earlier gap between August 2023 and March 2024, where only 5,800 miles miles were recorded in seven months. This steady progression suggests the vehicle has been used regularly, which is generally beneficial for seals and mechanical components to prevent the degradation associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rear alignment, as the recurring edge-wear on the offside rear tyre noted in both 2025 and 2026 often points to camber issues or a worn suspension bush. Given the mileage, the condition of the brake discs and calipers should be verified for thinning or pitting, as these were not flagged in recent tests. Since the history shows no structural corrosion or exhaust failures, the chassis appears sound, but the focus must remain on the rear suspension geometry to ensure no underlying mechanical faults are causing the uneven tyre wear.