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YE66 YLD

2016 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,650 mi
Last recorded19,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW R Series15,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE66 YLD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 19,650 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 17,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 16,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 15,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 13,917 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 13,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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YE66 YLD is a 2016 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE66 YLD, 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.

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What year was YE66 YLD registered?

YE66 YLD is a 2016 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is YE66 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE66 YLD 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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