2013 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · YB13 AAE

The BMW 116 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 6 December 2025 at 115,048 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior examinations from 21 November 2021 through 26 November 2024 similarly yielded clean passes, indicating the vehicle avoided both failures and advisory notices across four consecutive winters. This consistent clearance suggests the previous keeper addressed wear preemptively or the car endured light mechanical stress for its class. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2013 registration. The record shows 86,544 miles on 21 November 2021, rising to 97,252 by 6 December 2022, then 102,831 on 29 November 2023, 111,175 on 26 November 2024, and 115,048 at the final test. That equates to roughly 7,100 miles per annum between recorded tests, slightly below the 8,850-mile yearly average implied by age but within normal bounds. No gaps appear in the annual testing cycle and no sudden jumps flag neglect or excessive duty. The clean ledger with zero advisories points to an owner who maintained statutory checks without lapse, unlike records where repeated tyre or brake defects reveal skipped basic upkeep. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission an independent inspection of age-sensitive components. The tester noted no corrosion on structural members, no degraded suspension bushes, and no worn brake discs or binding calipers during the listed examinations. However, a thirteen-year-old vehicle with 115,000 miles will harbour latent fatigue in coil springs, exhaust emissions systems, and subframe mounts that a brief test bay review may miss. Physical scrutiny of underbody rust proofing and consumable items such as tyres remains prudent before purchase.