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BU16 LFL

2016 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 LFL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 107,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,428 miles

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2024 92,338 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2023 77,663 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 49,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 47,696 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,473 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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BU16 LFL 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 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 BU16 LFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 LFL registered?

BU16 LFL is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 LFL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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