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L16 VLL

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,418 mi
Last recorded24,418 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 24,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 24,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 23,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 22,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 19,574 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 19,562 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 16,469 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 16,469 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 12,360 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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L16 VLL is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L16 VLL, 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.

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What year was L16 VLL registered?

L16 VLL is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is L16 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 VLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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