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FP16 YAE

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,151 mi
Last recorded44,151 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YAE
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 44,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 40,917 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM BUSH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 40,197 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE & LEAKING (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM BUSH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 38,259 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 38,257 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 33,944 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 29,691 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 29,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2020 26,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,044 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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FP16 YAE is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FP16 YAE registered?

FP16 YAE is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is FP16 YAE safe to buy?

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