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JR55 ELS

2017 BMW K 1600

Blue Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,186 mi
Last recorded47,186 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW K 160012,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 43,713 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 39,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,097 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 26,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 26,717 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 11,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 420 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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JR55 ELS is a 2017 BMW K 1600 in Blue with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 12,925 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 JR55 ELS, 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 9 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JR55 ELS?

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What year was JR55 ELS registered?

JR55 ELS is a 2017 BMW K 1600, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is JR55 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR55 ELS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JR55 ELS have outstanding finance?

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