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BT16 JVL

2016 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,774 mi
Last recorded84,774 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 JVL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,774 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 84,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (inner sealing bead, marked with crayon) (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,587 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,758 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 59,758 miles

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

Offside 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 ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 37,158 miles

Both front road wheel are buckled slightly .

Fail 17 Nov 2020 37,158 miles

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

Both front road wheel are buckled slightly .

TPMS light is on

Pass 24 May 2019 25,155 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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BT16 JVL 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 60%.

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 BT16 JVL, 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 BT16 JVL registered?

BT16 JVL is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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