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VK66 DXB

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,122 mi
Last recorded33,122 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 DXB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,122 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,264 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 24,875 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 24,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 21,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 15,514 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 15,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 7,958 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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VK66 DXB is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VK66 DXB, 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 VK66 DXB?

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What year was VK66 DXB registered?

VK66 DXB is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 September 2016.

Is VK66 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK66 DXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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