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A88 SMH

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 SMH
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 35,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 35,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 67,081 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 32,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 61,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 29,128 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 24,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 45,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,974 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pads are more half worn / getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,974 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pads are more half worn / getting low

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,519 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2019 22,048 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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A88 SMH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 10 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A88 SMH registered?

A88 SMH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 9 June 2016.

Is A88 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 SMH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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