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FA16 VZS

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 VZS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 41,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,032 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 25,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion on all 4 brake disc's

Pass 9 Jun 2021 18,757 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 18,735 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition silencer box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 17,600 miles

exhaust note

Pass 10 Jun 2019 7,595 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 VZS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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What year was FA16 VZS registered?

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

Is FA16 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 VZS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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