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NJ66 RUV

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,559 mi
Last recorded4,559 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ66 RUV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 4,559 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 4,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 3,694 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 3,017 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 3,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 2,333 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 1,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 970 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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NJ66 RUV is a 2016 BMW R Series in Grey 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 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 NJ66 RUV, 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 NJ66 RUV registered?

NJ66 RUV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is NJ66 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ66 RUV 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 NJ66 RUV have outstanding finance?

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