2016 BMW 118 1.5L Petrol · YE16 EBJ

The MOT history for this 2016 BMW 118 shows a mixed mechanical trend culminating in a pass on 14 August 2025 at 64,578 miles, following a failure the previous day due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp. While the vehicle cleared that electrical defect promptly, the 2025 test introduced fresh advisories concerning perishing rubber on both rear tyres and a minor oil leak from the differential. Recurring electrical faults involving the engine warning lamp and tyre pressure monitoring system appeared in April 2023 and reappeared in August 2025, demonstrating that electronic glitches have persisted intermittently over the testing timeline. The vehicle has accumulated 64,578 miles across its ten-year lifespan, averaging approximately 6,458 miles annually, which sits well within typical UK driving parameters. The test cadence reveals a shifting schedule, transitioning from April tests in 2023 to July in 2024 and August in 2025, creating a slight expansion in the testing intervals. There are no extended gaps in the available DVSA dataset, and the mileage progression remains linear and consistent with light to moderate usage rather than commercial deployment or prolonged storage. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the specific components flagged in the historical record. The rear differential requires a ramp inspection to trace the source and severity of the recorded oil leak and determine if seals require replacement. Both rear tyres warrant immediate scrutiny for tread degradation and sidewall perishing as noted by the tester, and the diagnostic interface should be checked to ensure past engine management lamp and tyre pressure monitoring faults have been permanently rectified rather than temporarily cleared.