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GU16 FCA

2016 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 FCA
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 62,465 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 60,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,263 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,886 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 35,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 25,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 25,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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GU16 FCA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

How do I check the history of GU16 FCA?

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What year was GU16 FCA registered?

GU16 FCA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is GU16 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 FCA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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