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L868 SEC

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,288 mi
Last recorded24,288 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 SEC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 24,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,814 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 23,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,199 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 23,199 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,345 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 21,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,298 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 13,290 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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L868 SEC is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L868 SEC, 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 L868 SEC registered?

L868 SEC is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is L868 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L868 SEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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