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J111 YSJ

2016 BMW 125

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,817 mi
Last recorded57,817 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 57,817 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,165 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,101 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,336 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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J111 YSJ is a 2016 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J111 YSJ, 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 J111 YSJ registered?

J111 YSJ is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is J111 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 YSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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