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B12 YMS

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 YMS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,293 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 63,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 58,555 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 46,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 40,487 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 36,506 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,750 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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B12 YMS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B12 YMS registered?

B12 YMS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is B12 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 YMS 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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