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EC05 EGC

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC05 EGC
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 71,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 71,977 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed rack arm play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 65,792 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,120 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,428 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,618 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 23,714 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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EC05 EGC is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,998cc 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 EC05 EGC registered?

EC05 EGC is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 21 November 2016.

Is EC05 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC05 EGC 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.

Does EC05 EGC have outstanding finance?

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