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LN16 BYW

2016 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,528 mi
Last recorded72,528 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 BYW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,528 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing thin

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 65,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,242 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 47,369 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 46,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,646 miles

Both Front Tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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LN16 BYW is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LN16 BYW, 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 LN16 BYW registered?

LN16 BYW is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LN16 BYW safe to buy?

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