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SP66 XGC

2016 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,300 mi
Last recorded39,300 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 XGC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 39,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 39,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 36,373 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 33,459 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,306 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 23,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,689 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 8,467 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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SP66 XGC is a 2016 BMW R Series in White 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 SP66 XGC, 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 SP66 XGC registered?

SP66 XGC is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is SP66 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP66 XGC 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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