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BW16 XLG

2016 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 XLG
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2025 74,654 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake need adjustment just met requirements

Pass 22 Jan 2025 66,744 miles

Rear Hand brake performance just made requirements

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,498 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 28,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,329 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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BW16 XLG is a 2016 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BW16 XLG, 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 BW16 XLG registered?

BW16 XLG is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is BW16 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 XLG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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