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M23 MTD

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,806 mi
Last recorded34,806 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 MTD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 31,821 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 29,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 27,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 23,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,342 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 15,846 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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M23 MTD is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M23 MTD, 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 M23 MTD registered?

M23 MTD is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is M23 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 MTD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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