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GFB 963W

2016 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 963W
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,200 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 43,907 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,542 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 43,537 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,679 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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GFB 963W is a 2016 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GFB 963W, 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 GFB 963W registered?

GFB 963W is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is GFB 963W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFB 963W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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