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FA16 JZL

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,634 mi
Last recorded49,634 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 JZL
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 49,634 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,603 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 23,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 20,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,614 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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FA16 JZL is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 JZL registered?

FA16 JZL is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is FA16 JZL safe to buy?

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