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AL55 WLU

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,649 mi
Last recorded33,649 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 WLU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 33,649 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 23,064 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 20,816 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 18,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 15,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,650 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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AL55 WLU is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL55 WLU, 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 AL55 WLU registered?

AL55 WLU is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 October 2016.

Is AL55 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL55 WLU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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