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GX66 VRE

2016 BMW R Series

Bronze Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,574 mi
Last recorded29,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX66 VRE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 29,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 28,596 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,722 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 25,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 17,746 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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GX66 VRE is a 2016 BMW R Series in Bronze with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX66 VRE, 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 GX66 VRE registered?

GX66 VRE is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is GX66 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX66 VRE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX66 VRE have outstanding finance?

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