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N31 BDM

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,784 mi
Last recorded51,784 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 BDM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 47,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 45,792 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 31,135 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 21,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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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N31 BDM is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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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How do I check the history of N31 BDM?

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What year was N31 BDM registered?

N31 BDM is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is N31 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 BDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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