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BW16 SYS

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,725 mi
Last recorded52,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 SYS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,725 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 46,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 39,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 36,446 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 29,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,342 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 24,072 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 23,731 miles

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

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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BW16 SYS 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 BW16 SYS registered?

BW16 SYS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is BW16 SYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW16 SYS 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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