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L31 MEA

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,623 mi
Last recorded39,623 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 MEA
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,623 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 36,832 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair soon, further investigation required.

Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,564 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 26,645 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,402 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 24,402 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 17,575 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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L31 MEA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 L31 MEA registered?

L31 MEA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 3 October 2016.

Is L31 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L31 MEA 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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