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C5 JCY

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,647 mi
Last recorded74,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 JCY
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jun 2025 67,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,379 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,021 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 32,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 19,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2019 19,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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C5 JCY 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 80%.

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 C5 JCY registered?

C5 JCY is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 12 October 2016.

Is C5 JCY safe to buy?

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