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AU66 TSV

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,194 mi
Last recorded26,194 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 TSV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 26,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 25,429 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged monitor (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged monitor (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 24,543 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit center of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,677 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,889 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 18,889 miles

Registration plate incorrect Under sized (0.1 (c))

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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AU66 TSV 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 AU66 TSV, 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.

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What year was AU66 TSV registered?

AU66 TSV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AU66 TSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 TSV 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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