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BH16 GSA

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,279 mi
Last recorded38,279 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH16 GSA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 38,279 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 27,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 22,755 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 17,878 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 12,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,240 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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BH16 GSA 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 BH16 GSA, 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 BH16 GSA registered?

BH16 GSA is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is BH16 GSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH16 GSA 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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