2017 BMW 116 1.5L Diesel · YB17 XAF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 45,967 miles. The maintenance trend appears generally stable, though the latest record introduced an advisory for a nearside front outer tyre showing uneven wear and cracking. This marks a slight departure from the clean test sheets seen between 2022 and 2024, where the vehicle presented no recorded mechanical or structural defects to the DVSA tester. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,100 miles per year. Data shows a significant period of low usage between September 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered only 1,159 miles in twelve months. However, usage has increased recently, with nearly 5,000 miles covered in the final year. While low mileage often suggests lighter drivetrain wear, it can lead to age-related degradation of rubber components such as suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls, which may dry out regardless of distance driven. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyres, as the record shows a recurring pattern of them reaching the legal limit, specifically in 2021 and 2025. The recent advisory regarding edge wear on the nearside front suggests a potential alignment issue or worn components that require attention. Given the lack of reported brake or structural corrosion issues in the history, the focus should remain on checking for fluid leaks from the undercarriage and ensuring that the low-mileage usage has not caused seized calipers or perished rubber seals during periods of standing.