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SC61 LON

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,443 mi
Last recorded65,443 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC61 LON
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 65,443 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 65,443 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 53,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,740 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 46,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 33,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 26,885 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 26,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 15,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 6,907 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 6,820 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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SC61 LON is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC61 LON registered?

SC61 LON is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is SC61 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC61 LON shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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