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MJ16 RUW

2016 BMW 125

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ16 RUW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,690 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 52,690 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,144 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 41,962 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 29,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff light oil leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2019 20,100 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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MJ16 RUW is a 2016 BMW 125 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ16 RUW, 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 MJ16 RUW registered?

MJ16 RUW is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is MJ16 RUW safe to buy?

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