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YG16 YVE

2016 BMW 125

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12550,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 YVE
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,293 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 76,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Fuel filter not fully secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 64,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 61,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 53,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,402 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2021 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2020 42,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 30,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

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 YVE is a 2016 BMW 125 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

YG16 YVE is a 2016 BMW 125, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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