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YL16 URF

2016 BMW 2 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 URF
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 49,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 47,311 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 44,146 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 38,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 34,977 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 32,073 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in Zone 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,157 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 25,157 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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YL16 URF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL16 URF?

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What year was YL16 URF registered?

YL16 URF is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 25 July 2016.

Is YL16 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 URF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL16 URF have outstanding finance?

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