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BT16 YLF

2016 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 YLF
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 67,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 61,814 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,182 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,021 miles

Nearside Rear underbody wind deflector broken

Fail 1 Feb 2022 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear underbody wind deflector broken

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,912 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,796 miles

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,692 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 YLF is a 2016 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

BT16 YLF is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is BT16 YLF safe to buy?

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