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BK66 ZJY

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,357 mi
Last recorded39,357 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 ZJY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 39,357 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 38,017 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 35,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 34,545 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 34,535 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 31,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 28,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 24,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,702 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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BK66 ZJY is a 2016 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK66 ZJY, 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 BK66 ZJY registered?

BK66 ZJY is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is BK66 ZJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK66 ZJY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK66 ZJY have outstanding finance?

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