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S21 RLC

2016 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,774 mi
Last recorded55,774 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 RLC
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,774 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,363 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,149 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 28,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 19,544 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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S21 RLC is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S21 RLC, 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

How do I check the history of S21 RLC?

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What year was S21 RLC registered?

S21 RLC is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is S21 RLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 RLC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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