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YG16 UBH

2016 BMW 125

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,530 mi
Last recorded64,530 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 UBH
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 64,530 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undershield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 49,689 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 49,689 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 45,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,090 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre is not a run flat

Nearside Front Inner wheel been welded

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel been welded

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is not a run flat

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2020 26,563 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 18,296 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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YG16 UBH is a 2016 BMW 125 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YG16 UBH, 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 YG16 UBH registered?

YG16 UBH is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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