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Y21 KES

2016 BMW 2 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 KES
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 61,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight bulb not fitted correctly. melted headlight bulb fixing! (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth on the edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,642 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 52,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bridgestone T005 295/45/R17/94Y

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,781 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 8 Feb 2023 46,781 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 28,577 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 19,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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Y21 KES is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y21 KES registered?

Y21 KES is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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