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FG16 WVL

2016 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,980 mi
Last recorded102,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 WVL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,593 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Reflective surface delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge More worn on outer edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge More worn on outer edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 48,824 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,105 miles

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

vehicle is fitted with engine covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle;

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted

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 WVL is a 2016 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WVL, 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 FG16 WVL registered?

FG16 WVL is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is FG16 WVL safe to buy?

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