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M23 FJT

2016 BMW 2 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,678 mi
Last recorded33,678 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 FJT
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 33,678 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 33,562 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2025 31,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 29,324 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 26,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 24,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 21,548 miles

Offside Rear 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 15,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 15,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 11,450 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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M23 FJT is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was M23 FJT registered?

M23 FJT is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is M23 FJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 FJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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