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LR16 BFZ

2016 BMW R1200GS

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,413 mi
Last recorded45,413 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R1200GS23,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 BFZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 43,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 43,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,526 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 39,604 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 36,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 26,803 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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LR16 BFZ is a 2016 BMW R1200GS in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 23,873 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR16 BFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R1200GS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of LR16 BFZ?

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What year was LR16 BFZ registered?

LR16 BFZ is a 2016 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is LR16 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 BFZ 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 LR16 BFZ have outstanding finance?

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