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OY66 TWA

2016 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,827 mi
Last recorded30,827 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY66 TWA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 30,827 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 28,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 23,956 miles

Oil misting around rear axle area

Steering damper has oil misting from seal - operates as should

Pass 10 Sep 2022 21,631 miles

Steering damper has an oil misting from seal but at present is fully operational

Pass 28 Aug 2021 19,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 16,235 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 16,231 miles

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

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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OY66 TWA 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 OY66 TWA, 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 OY66 TWA registered?

OY66 TWA is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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The MOT history for OY66 TWA 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.

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