2016 BMW 2 Series 3.0L Petrol · EL65 BAT
2016 BMW 2 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2016. Recorded mileage 171,938 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 2 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 2979cc
EL65 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 171,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EL65 BAT Mileage History
- 15/01/2024163,754 mi
- 07/01/2025171,375 mi+7,621 mi
- 07/01/2026171,902 mi+527 mi
- 15/01/2026171,938 mi+36 mi
- 15/01/2026171,938 mi
Average of roughly 4,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL65 BAT 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 (EL65 BAT) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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