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RO04 ASH

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,567 mi
Last recorded17,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 ASH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 17,567 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 13,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 13,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 12,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,133 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 10,312 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 8,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 7,092 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 7,092 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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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RO04 ASH is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RO04 ASH, 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

How do I check the history of RO04 ASH?

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What year was RO04 ASH registered?

RO04 ASH is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is RO04 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 ASH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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