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AE66 PJV

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,499 mi
Last recorded6,499 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 PJV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 6,499 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 4,251 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 4,243 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 2,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 2,542 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 2,542 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 2,190 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 2,185 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 1,090 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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AE66 PJV is a 2016 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.3% with a typical mileage of 15,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE66 PJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE66 PJV registered?

AE66 PJV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is AE66 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 PJV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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