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YE16 EWL

2016 BMW 125

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,085 mi
Last recorded113,085 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 EWL
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 113,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pad approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appox 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 113,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 103,579 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,153 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 75,403 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 46,827 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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YE16 EWL is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE16 EWL, 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 YE16 EWL registered?

YE16 EWL is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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