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VE66 HYX

2016 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,844 mi
Last recorded43,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R120015,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 HYX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 43,844 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 42,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 40,605 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 36,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,599 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 25,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 20,372 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 20,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 17,336 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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VE66 HYX is a 2016 BMW R1200 in Black 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 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 VE66 HYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE66 HYX?

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What year was VE66 HYX registered?

VE66 HYX is a 2016 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is VE66 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 HYX 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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