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PL66 LHM

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,414 mi
Last recorded49,414 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 LHM
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 49,414 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 44,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 38,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Bump stop worn and broken up.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 32,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 27,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 24,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,933 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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PL66 LHM is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue 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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What year was PL66 LHM registered?

PL66 LHM is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 8 December 2016.

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