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MH02 ARE

2016 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 ARE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 105,335 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 104,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple eggs (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,300 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 88,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 rf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,762 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view to some components

Fail 18 Jul 2022 68,762 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))

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring view to some components

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,899 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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MH02 ARE is a 2016 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MH02 ARE, 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 MH02 ARE registered?

MH02 ARE is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 2 November 2016.

Is MH02 ARE safe to buy?

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