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BX16 VSL

2016 BMW R 1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,649 mi
Last recorded30,649 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R 120015,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX16 VSL
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 30,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 27,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 22,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 22,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 21,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 21,138 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 21,138 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,167 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200?

Based on 63,060 MOT tests across 9,645 vehicles.

94.9%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,645
On UK Roads
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BX16 VSL is a 2016 BMW R 1200 in Blue 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 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 15,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW R 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R 1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX16 VSL registered?

BX16 VSL is a 2016 BMW R 1200, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BX16 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX16 VSL 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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