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LY16 FSD

2016 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,734 mi
Last recorded39,734 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 FSD
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,734 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 37,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 32,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 27,692 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 27,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 23,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,486 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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LY16 FSD is a 2016 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol 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 LY16 FSD, 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 LY16 FSD registered?

LY16 FSD is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is LY16 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 FSD 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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