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BL16 YXH

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,806 mi
Last recorded27,806 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 YXH
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 27,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 27,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 24,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 16,614 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 14,848 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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BL16 YXH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue 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.

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What year was BL16 YXH registered?

BL16 YXH is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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The MOT history for BL16 YXH 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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