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AJ16 JZW

2016 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,842 mi
Last recorded122,842 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JZW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,842 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills coveering components

Fail 11 Dec 2025 122,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers under bonnet and car and sills coveering components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,072 miles

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2024 111,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2023 102,652 miles

COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,674 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Border line (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,911 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,615 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,054 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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AJ16 JZW is a 2016 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 50,365 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ16 JZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ16 JZW registered?

AJ16 JZW is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is AJ16 JZW safe to buy?

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