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VO16 HPP

2016 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 HPP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 66,451 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 66,449 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,202 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2021 43,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 38,434 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 38,434 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 9,000 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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VO16 HPP is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO16 HPP, 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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VO16 HPP is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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