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Y55 MTP

2016 BMW 2 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 MTP
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 56,255 miles

Emergency tyre sealant has expired (01/2020)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 45,554 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 44,429 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 40,962 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,089 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 38,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre worn to 3mm with cuts in the inner shoulder and outer sidewall exposing the cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 245/35R18

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,155 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 29,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 29,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm bald on inner with cords exposed 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut to the inner sidewall 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (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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Y55 MTP is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y55 MTP registered?

Y55 MTP is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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