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SP16 XYA

2016 BMW K 1600

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW K 160016,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 XYA
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,186 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 39,410 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 38,408 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 38,408 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,591 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,439 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,470 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K 1600?

Based on 10,516 MOT tests across 2,008 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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SP16 XYA is a 2016 BMW K 1600 in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 16,003 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 K 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP16 XYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP16 XYA?

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What year was SP16 XYA registered?

SP16 XYA is a 2016 BMW K 1600, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is SP16 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 XYA 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.

Does SP16 XYA have outstanding finance?

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