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SJ16 MFV

2016 BMW 125

Orange Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,430 mi
Last recorded40,430 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2022
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 MFV
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2022 40,430 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 34,617 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2021 34,617 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 28,823 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 21,854 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 21,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 17,933 miles

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

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

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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SJ16 MFV is a 2016 BMW 125 in Orange with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ16 MFV, 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 SJ16 MFV registered?

SJ16 MFV is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for SJ16 MFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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