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LJ16 BCA

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,926 mi
Last recorded51,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 BCA
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 51,926 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,460 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 49,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35r18 88y R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,669 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 23,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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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LJ16 BCA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ16 BCA registered?

LJ16 BCA is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is LJ16 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 BCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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