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YL16 VDV

2016 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,775 mi
Last recorded58,775 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 2 Series39,700 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 VDV
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 58,775 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2024 52,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 40,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 38,450 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 38,411 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,361 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 30,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 27,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 18,315 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 18,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 VDV is a 2016 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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What year was YL16 VDV registered?

YL16 VDV is a 2016 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is YL16 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 VDV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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