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DG66 BSV

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,745 mi
Last recorded38,745 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG66 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 38,745 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 38,745 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 35,937 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 25,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 21,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 17,359 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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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DG66 BSV is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black 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 DG66 BSV, 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 DG66 BSV registered?

DG66 BSV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is DG66 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG66 BSV 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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