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SO10 JOY

2016 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,140 mi
Last recorded15,140 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO10 JOY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 15,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 11,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 9,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 9,026 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 6,166 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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SO10 JOY is a 2016 BMW R Series in White 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 SO10 JOY, 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 SO10 JOY registered?

SO10 JOY is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 2016.

Is SO10 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO10 JOY 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.

Does SO10 JOY have outstanding finance?

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