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SW16 XUP

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,022 mi
Last recorded78,022 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 XUP
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 69,974 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 56,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 34,708 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 24,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,454 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 15,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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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SW16 XUP is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc 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 SW16 XUP registered?

SW16 XUP is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SW16 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 XUP 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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