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FG16 DKU

2016 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 DKU
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 36,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 32,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,255 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 25,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 25,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 22,763 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 22,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 20,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 17,877 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 15,258 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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FG16 DKU is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG16 DKU, 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 FG16 DKU registered?

FG16 DKU is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is FG16 DKU safe to buy?

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Does FG16 DKU have outstanding finance?

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