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Y5 MVL

2017 BMW K 1600

Red Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,695 mi
Last recorded19,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW K 160012,925 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MVL
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 19,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 17,262 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 17,262 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 14,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 5,643 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 4,806 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 3,574 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 2,270 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 1,037 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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Y5 MVL is a 2017 BMW K 1600 in Red with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.4% with a typical mileage of 12,925 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 Y5 MVL, 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 9 years old, this BMW K 1600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y5 MVL?

You can check the full history of Y5 MVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y5 MVL registered?

Y5 MVL is a 2017 BMW K 1600, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is Y5 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 MVL 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.

Does Y5 MVL have outstanding finance?

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