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GF16 XZW

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,989 mi
Last recorded51,989 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF16 XZW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,368 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3 nails in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,970 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 39,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,406 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut but no cords showing

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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GF16 XZW is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue 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 GF16 XZW registered?

GF16 XZW is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is GF16 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF16 XZW 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.

Does GF16 XZW have outstanding finance?

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