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N16 OWE

2013 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,064 mi
Last recorded181,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 12564,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 OWE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 181,064 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 181,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excess play at track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 136,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four brake pipes where they go to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation inside nearside front headlamp lens

nearside front daytime running light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,526 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,341 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,662 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 51,733 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 51,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 40,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 32,638 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 31,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 21,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N16 OWE is a 2013 BMW 125 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,719 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 N16 OWE, 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 13 years old, this BMW 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N16 OWE registered?

N16 OWE is a 2013 BMW 125, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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