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BMW 2 Series

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 2,979 cc

R16 SAYMOT history

R16 SAY is a black petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 28 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 79,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

R16 SAY black BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 2 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,431 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
2 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SAY was last recorded at 79,431 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 6,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,443 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,988 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,431 miles
  • 2024 – 72,443 miles
  • 2023 – 67,071 miles
  • 2022 – 61,888 miles
  • 2021 – 56,729 miles
  • 2020 – 48,958 miles
  • 2019 – 44,176 miles
  • 2018 – 34,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,431 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in steering column universal joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,431 miles (+6,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    754500984066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass72,443 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,443 miles
    Test number
    600521343169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,071 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    949877765761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,888 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    367027054604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,729 miles (+7,771)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    983926653119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass48,958 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    777760017040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,770 miles (+3,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    688111618921
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass44,176 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    762085677086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint
  9. Fail44,166 miles (+9,880)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,166 miles
    Test number
    841002118184
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades fell off when wipers were switched on and fitted to wrong sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint
  10. Pass34,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    34,286 miles
    Test number
    844842011479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 SAY

Does R16 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SAY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 SAY?
The MOT on R16 SAY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SAY done?
R16 SAY was recorded at 79,431 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has R16 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SAY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on R16 SAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R16 SAY find?
R16 SAY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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