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PO16 KNW

2016 BMW 125

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 KNW
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 77,608 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 77,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 67,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 67,667 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Floor tray held up with cable ties

Pass 3 Apr 2023 46,549 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,771 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,630 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,494 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 31,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,406 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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PO16 KNW is a 2016 BMW 125 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PO16 KNW, 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 PO16 KNW registered?

PO16 KNW is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 23 April 2016.

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