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HY66 BWU

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,425 mi
Last recorded43,425 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 BWU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 43,425 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 41,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 40,815 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 40,815 miles

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 36,649 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,087 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 22,592 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,585 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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HY66 BWU is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY66 BWU, 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 HY66 BWU?

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What year was HY66 BWU registered?

HY66 BWU is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is HY66 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 BWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY66 BWU have outstanding finance?

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