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LY16 OBU

2016 BMW M2

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,428 mi
Last recorded33,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW M231,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelM2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 33,428 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 31,350 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 27,795 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 27,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 22,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cord / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cord / worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 22,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cord / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cord / worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 19,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cord / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with cuts close to cords / wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake 17% close to limit

Pass 23 Dec 2020 17,451 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 15,681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M2?

Based on 25,600 MOT tests across 3,800 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
3,800
On UK Roads
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LY16 OBU is a 2016 BMW M2 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW M2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 31,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW M2 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this BMW M2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LY16 OBU registered?

LY16 OBU is a 2016 BMW M2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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