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VN18 DYW

2018 BMW K 1600

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,988 mi
Last recorded22,988 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW K 160012,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 DYW
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 22,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 22,983 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 17,208 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 12,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 8,363 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 5,163 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,255 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW K 1600?

Based on 10,516 MOT tests across 2,008 vehicles.

95.7%
Pass Rate
1,753
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,008
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
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VN18 DYW is a 2018 BMW K 1600 in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 12,555 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 K 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN18 DYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 8 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN18 DYW registered?

VN18 DYW is a 2018 BMW K 1600, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is VN18 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 DYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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