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BG16 VFU

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VFU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,568 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,358 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 52,533 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 52,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 46,520 miles

Front tyres & edges worn esp. nearside

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Note: Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 37,785 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin still serviceable for now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BG16 VFU is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG16 VFU, 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 BG16 VFU registered?

BG16 VFU is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BG16 VFU safe to buy?

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