MOT Status
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74,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 125?
Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.
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BW16 XLJ is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BW16 XLJ, 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 BW16 XLJ registered?
BW16 XLJ is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 26 July 2016.
Is BW16 XLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BW16 XLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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