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AO03 SUL

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,053 mi
Last recorded22,053 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SUL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 22,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 20,827 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 19,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 16,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 15,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 13,087 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 10,187 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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AO03 SUL is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black 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 AO03 SUL, 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

How do I check the history of AO03 SUL?

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What year was AO03 SUL registered?

AO03 SUL is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AO03 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 SUL 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.

Does AO03 SUL have outstanding finance?

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