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Y16 DWD

2016 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,060 mi
Last recorded26,060 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R120015,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 DWD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 26,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 25,315 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 25,296 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Brake pedal not returning when released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 23,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 22,533 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 22,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high AIM ADJUSTED DURING TEST (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 20,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 20,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 19,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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Y16 DWD is a 2016 BMW R1200 in Red 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 R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.3% with a typical mileage of 15,374 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y16 DWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y16 DWD registered?

Y16 DWD is a 2016 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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