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VK16 HLH

2016 BMW R1200GS

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

17,482 mi
Last recorded17,482 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R1200GS23,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 HLH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 17,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 14,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 12,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 11,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 8,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 8,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 7,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 6,906 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 6,906 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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VK16 HLH is a 2016 BMW R1200GS 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 R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 23,873 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 R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK16 HLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R1200GS is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VK16 HLH registered?

VK16 HLH is a 2016 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is VK16 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK16 HLH 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.

Does VK16 HLH have outstanding finance?

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