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Y88 APS

2016 BMW 2 Series

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 APS
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,745 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,641 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 57,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 49,145 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2023 49,137 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 42,499 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 42,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not fully retract (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not retract, has previously been retracted twisted, twisted section at end of belt preventing movement (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 32,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 29,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 19,903 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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Y88 APS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y88 APS registered?

Y88 APS is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 19 October 2016.

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The MOT history for Y88 APS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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