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SY66 UTC

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,138 mi
Last recorded34,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY66 UTC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 34,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 24,546 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 22,879 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 22,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 20,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 16,463 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 11,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 11,778 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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SY66 UTC is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SY66 UTC, 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.

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What year was SY66 UTC registered?

SY66 UTC is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 October 2016.

Is SY66 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY66 UTC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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