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H26 JCB

2015 BMW K 1600

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,782 mi
Last recorded18,782 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW K 160016,559 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 JCB
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 18,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 18,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 27,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 17,737 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 16,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 27,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 16,508 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 24,848 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 15,567 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 22,129 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 22,129 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 14,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 12,381 miles

Front Tyre has a slight perishing

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 14,800 miles

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 14,800 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 8,039 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the BMW K 1600?

Based on 10,516 MOT tests across 2,008 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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H26 JCB is a 2015 BMW K 1600 in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2015 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.7% with a typical mileage of 16,559 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 K 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H26 JCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 11 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H26 JCB registered?

H26 JCB is a 2015 BMW K 1600, first registered on 11 April 2015.

Is H26 JCB safe to buy?

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