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L17 YAF

2016 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 YAF
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 93,194 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 93,193 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 89,661 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 30 Aug 2023 86,008 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 68,178 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,177 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,624 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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L17 YAF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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L17 YAF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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