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EP16 JKZ

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,086 mi
Last recorded67,086 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP16 JKZ
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (curved lower arm ) bush slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm but has worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (curved lower arm ) bush slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm but has worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 67,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (curved lower arm ) bush slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm but has worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (curved lower arm ) bush slightly worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.5-4mm but has worn lower on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx. 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,177 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,825 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 53,802 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 38,408 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 38,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges - 245/35/18

Pass 18 Mar 2021 31,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,117 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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EP16 JKZ is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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EP16 JKZ is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 14 April 2016.

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