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LB14 BUZ

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,186 mi
Last recorded84,186 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB14 BUZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 84,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 55,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 55,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,856 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,007 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 17,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 17,338 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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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LB14 BUZ is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue 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 LB14 BUZ, 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 LB14 BUZ registered?

LB14 BUZ is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is LB14 BUZ safe to buy?

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