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AE66 PKC

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,001 mi
Last recorded35,001 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 35,001 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 30,225 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,115 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,945 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 18,071 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 18,071 miles

Front Steering damper ineffective (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 15,381 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 PKC is a 2016 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

AE66 PKC is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AE66 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 PKC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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