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BA57 LES

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,571 mi
Last recorded61,571 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA57 LES
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,571 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,093 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 52,994 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm left. Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and offside tyres wearing low on edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted On inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,755 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 37,742 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,403 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 23,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut through cords on side wall and leaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 13,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 11,179 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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BA57 LES is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BA57 LES registered?

BA57 LES is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 14 December 2016.

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