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BA16 MXU

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,834 mi
Last recorded50,834 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 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

RegistrationBA16 MXU
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 50,740 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 50,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 41,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 41,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 31,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 24,840 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 18,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 13,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,804 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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BA16 MXU is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was BA16 MXU registered?

BA16 MXU is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is BA16 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA16 MXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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