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R11 PBE

2016 BMW 125

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PBE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,365 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 85,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,907 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 62,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,218 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 51,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,186 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 20,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,074 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 20,066 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 20,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,834 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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R11 PBE is a 2016 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R11 PBE, 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 R11 PBE registered?

R11 PBE is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is R11 PBE safe to buy?

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