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16 VM

2020 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,854 mi
Last recorded33,854 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW 2 Series22,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 VM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 33,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 33,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 23,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 11,650 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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16 VM is a 2020 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 2 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 16 VM registered?

16 VM is a 2020 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 24 October 2020.

Is 16 VM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 VM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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