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YF16 VHP

2016 BMW 125

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,319 mi
Last recorded48,319 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VHP
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 48,319 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 45,395 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 45,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 42,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 26,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,592 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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YF16 VHP is a 2016 BMW 125 in Black 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 YF16 VHP, 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 YF16 VHP registered?

YF16 VHP is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is YF16 VHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF16 VHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF16 VHP have outstanding finance?

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