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PA62 RKY

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,848 mi
Last recorded72,848 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA62 RKY
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,848 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 140,011 miles

Nearside Rear calliper retaining spring missing, but has no affect on brake performance or security

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,457 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 70,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 62,827 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 129,121 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 124,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 54,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 46,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 97,259 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 76,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 35,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,316 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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PA62 RKY is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PA62 RKY, 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 PA62 RKY registered?

PA62 RKY is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is PA62 RKY safe to buy?

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