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YJ16 JHW

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,694 mi
Last recorded75,694 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 JHW
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 75,694 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2026 75,692 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,645 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 14 Jun 2024 61,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 46,483 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 40,987 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 40,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,889 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,136 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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YJ16 JHW is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,979cc 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 YJ16 JHW registered?

YJ16 JHW is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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