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VN18 VNL

2018 BMW K 1600

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,374 mi
Last recorded22,374 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW K 160012,555 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 VNL
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 22,374 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 21,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 19,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 17,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 15,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 15,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 15,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 13,368 miles

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 VNL is a 2018 BMW K 1600 in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

VN18 VNL is a 2018 BMW K 1600, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is VN18 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN18 VNL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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