2016 BMW 2 Series · 75,570 MOT tests
2016 BMW 2 Series reliability
2016 BMW 2 Seriess fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 2 Series years (75,570 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- 16.4%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 2 Seriess: 14.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 52,717
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 75,570
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.5% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 BMW 2 Series
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Suspension2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.14%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.97%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 0.91%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.85%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.39%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.09%)
Is a 2016 BMW 2 Series reliable?
2016 BMW 2 Seriess fail 16.4% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 2 Series years (75,570 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 BMW 2 Series MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.61% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 BMW 2 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 BMW 2 Series shows 52,717 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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