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HY66 XBV

2016 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,868 mi
Last recorded9,868 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 9,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 9,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 9,554 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort front disc indicates excessive fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 7,978 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 5,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 3,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 3,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 2,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 2,226 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 XBV is a 2016 BMW R Series in Silver 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 XBV, 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 HY66 XBV registered?

HY66 XBV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is HY66 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY66 XBV 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.

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