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Y3 EKX

2016 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 EKX
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,416 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 68,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 60,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 60,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 49,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 49,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 44,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 40,011 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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Y3 EKX is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y3 EKX registered?

Y3 EKX is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is Y3 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 EKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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