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ST66 VBU

2016 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,064 mi
Last recorded22,064 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R120015,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 22,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 19,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 19,180 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 16,381 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 4,214 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 1,180 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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ST66 VBU is a 2016 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 15,374 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST66 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ST66 VBU registered?

ST66 VBU is a 2016 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is ST66 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST66 VBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST66 VBU have outstanding finance?

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