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BR04 WER

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,376 mi
Last recorded82,376 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 WER
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 82,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passengers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damage zone B less than 40mm

Fail 18 Apr 2026 82,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passengers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damage zone B less than 40mm

Pass 18 Apr 2025 72,046 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 62,122 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 62,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,900 miles

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 36,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn i/edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 29,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,688 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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BR04 WER is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BR04 WER, 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 BR04 WER registered?

BR04 WER is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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