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HV66 VXE

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,445 mi
Last recorded21,445 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV66 VXE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 20,453 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 18,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 17,300 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 17,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear slightly excessive rear brake pedal travel

Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,584 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 12,584 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 11,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 11,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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HV66 VXE is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV66 VXE, 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 HV66 VXE?

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What year was HV66 VXE registered?

HV66 VXE is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 October 2016.

Is HV66 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV66 VXE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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