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M80 AKN

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

57,085 mi
Last recorded57,085 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 AKN
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 57,085 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 57,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2025 109,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,012 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underneath components

Pass 13 Dec 2024 104,487 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 104,444 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 104,161 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,743 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some underneath components

Pass 5 Apr 2023 50,886 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8" horizontal crack behind mirror mount (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 85,950 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,414 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 35,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,984 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 70,019 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 70,004 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,356 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi pipe is deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,254 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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M80 AKN is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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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M80 AKN is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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