2016 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · YJ16 JHW
2016 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 75,694 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,694 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ16 JHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 75,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ16 JHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 2 Series (YJ16 JHW) between June 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YJ16 JHW Mileage History
- 20/06/202346,483 mi
- 14/06/202461,809 mi+15,326 mi
- 23/06/202572,645 mi+10,836 mi
- 13/03/202675,692 mi+3,047 mi
- 14/03/202675,694 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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