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LN16 BWU

2016 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN16 BWU
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 125,388 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 124,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 109,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,714 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 91,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,631 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 48,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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LN16 BWU is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN16 BWU?

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What year was LN16 BWU registered?

LN16 BWU is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is LN16 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN16 BWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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