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5 TAH

2016 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,217 mi
Last recorded55,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

Registration5 TAH
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,720 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 48,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 May 2024 38,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 23,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,033 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,362 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2020 18,137 miles

all four tyres starting to scrub on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2019 14,674 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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5 TAH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 2 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 39,700 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 TAH registered?

5 TAH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is 5 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 TAH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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