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LY16 WML

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,549 mi
Last recorded56,549 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 WML
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 56,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,192 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,790 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 43,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 40,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 37,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 36,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts / wearing on edge with cuts / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts / wearing on edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts 3.0mm tread wearing on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise replace both front & o/s/r tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2019 31,756 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in sidewall & tread 2.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts / wearing on edge with cuts / nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts / wearing on edge with cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall with cuts 3.0mm tread wearing on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (d) (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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LY16 WML is a 2016 BMW 2 Series 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 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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LY16 WML is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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