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AU16 SDY

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 SDY
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 79,878 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 58,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 50,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 25,884 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 25,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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AU16 SDY is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU16 SDY registered?

AU16 SDY is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is AU16 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 SDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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