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VE66 ZCV

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE66 ZCV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 20,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 18,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 15,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 12,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 8,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 5,687 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 2,579 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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VE66 ZCV is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VE66 ZCV, 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

How do I check the history of VE66 ZCV?

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What year was VE66 ZCV registered?

VE66 ZCV is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is VE66 ZCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE66 ZCV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE66 ZCV have outstanding finance?

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