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GU66 TYK

2016 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU66 TYK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 36,703 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,325 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,137 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 15,795 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 15,795 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,431 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 14,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Final drive pivot bearing. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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GU66 TYK is a 2016 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU66 TYK, 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

How do I check the history of GU66 TYK?

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What year was GU66 TYK registered?

GU66 TYK is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is GU66 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU66 TYK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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