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WL16 MKZ

2016 BMW 125

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,921 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 85,919 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2025 78,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 60,016 miles

Boot space full obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 31,924 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 31,924 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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WL16 MKZ is a 2016 BMW 125 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL16 MKZ, 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 WL16 MKZ registered?

WL16 MKZ is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is WL16 MKZ safe to buy?

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