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J16 KCB

2015 BMW K 1600

Silver Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,111 mi
Last recorded27,111 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW K 160016,559 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 KCB
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,111 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 23,137 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 21,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 19,157 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 18,767 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 18,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 17,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,862 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,724 miles

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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J16 KCB is a 2015 BMW K 1600 in Silver with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J16 KCB, 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 J16 KCB registered?

J16 KCB is a 2015 BMW K 1600, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is J16 KCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 KCB 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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