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2016 BMW 2 SERIES2.0L PETROL

GE55 AAA

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Considering this 2016 BMW 2 SERIES? It's a PETROL with a 1998cc engine showing 69,159 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass on 29 August 2025 at 69,159 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive repair rather than proactive prevention. While the car failed a test just two weeks prior to that date at 68,794 miles due to a defective offside front seat belt, the subsequent pass indicates the owner is willing to address safety-critical defects once identified. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-useage for a decade-old BMW, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 57,112 miles and August 2024 at 62,631 miles, the vehicle covered 5,519 miles. This steady rate of use suggests the mechanical components are not excessively stressed, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to rubber-based component degradation or seizing of brake calipers. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension geometry and alignment due to recurring uneven tyre wear. The August 2023 test at 57,112 miles noted low wear on both inner and outer edges of the front tyres, and the 2024 failure at 62,631 miles flagged a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit on the edge. This pattern frequently points to worn control arm bushes or incorrect camber settings that require a professional inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement.

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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness Score: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:28
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean MOT pass on 29 August 2025 at 69,159 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of reactive repair rather than proactive prevention. While the car failed a test just two weeks prior to that date at 68,794 miles due to a defective offside front seat belt, the subsequent pass indicates the owner is willing to address safety-critical defects once identified. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-useage for a decade-old BMW, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 57,112 miles and August 2024 at 62,631 miles, the vehicle covered 5,519 miles. This steady rate of use suggests the mechanical components are not excessively stressed, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to rubber-based component degradation or seizing of brake calipers. A buyer must scrutinise the suspension geometry and alignment due to recurring uneven tyre wear. The August 2023 test at 57,112 miles noted low wear on both inner and outer edges of the front tyres, and the 2024 failure at 62,631 miles flagged a nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit on the edge. This pattern frequently points to worn control arm bushes or incorrect camber settings that require a professional inspection to prevent premature tyre replacement.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 BMW 2 Series (GE55 AAA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2023 to August 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not fully retracting (7.1.2 (e))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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