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V88 LMS

2016 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,410 mi
Last recorded65,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 LMS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,410 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 65,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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 5 Jul 2025 57,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 51,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 42,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 42,784 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 40,609 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 33,354 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,728 miles

Central Front under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,710 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 19,710 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 cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 10,488 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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V88 LMS is a 2016 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V88 LMS, 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 V88 LMS registered?

V88 LMS is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is V88 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 LMS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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