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MW66 VVE

2016 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW66 VVE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 117,243 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 117,243 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 108,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 102,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,222 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 68,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 48,667 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 31,442 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2019 31,441 miles

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

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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MW66 VVE is a 2016 BMW 125 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW66 VVE, 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 MW66 VVE registered?

MW66 VVE is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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