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L2 EMX

2016 BMW 125

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,167 mi
Last recorded111,167 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 EMX
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 69,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 61,818 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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L2 EMX is a 2016 BMW 125 in Grey 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 L2 EMX, 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 L2 EMX registered?

L2 EMX is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is L2 EMX safe to buy?

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