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VO66 GZR

2016 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,801 mi
Last recorded29,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO66 GZR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 29,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 27,321 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 24,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 22,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 22,430 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 17,934 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 16,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 14,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 14,249 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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VO66 GZR is a 2016 BMW R Series in Red 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 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 VO66 GZR, 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

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What year was VO66 GZR registered?

VO66 GZR is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 September 2016.

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The MOT history for VO66 GZR 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.

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