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HV16 SBZ

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,338 mi
Last recorded143,338 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 143,338 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear screw in tyre.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,407 miles

Rear rubber propshaft mount starting to split.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 115,402 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear rubber propshaft mount starting to split.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 105,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,608 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,316 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 42,161 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 42,161 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,426 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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HV16 SBZ is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV16 SBZ, 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 HV16 SBZ registered?

HV16 SBZ is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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