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VU16 NGJ

2016 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 NGJ
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 65,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 51,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,533 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,482 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 48,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,359 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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VU16 NGJ is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU16 NGJ registered?

VU16 NGJ is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is VU16 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 NGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 NGJ have outstanding finance?

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