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FP16 YAF

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 YAF
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 100,313 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 83,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,403 miles

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

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

Offside play in rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,403 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside play in rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,326 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 36,305 miles

under covers fitted

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 YAF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc 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 FP16 YAF registered?

FP16 YAF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is FP16 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP16 YAF 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.

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