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YG16 BDV

2016 BMW K 1600

Black Petrol 1649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,840 mi
Last recorded47,840 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW K 160016,003 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 BDV
MakeBMW
ModelK 1600
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,649cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 47,840 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 38,755 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 38,690 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,974 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,667 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 22,667 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2021 16,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 8,486 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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YG16 BDV is a 2016 BMW K 1600 in Black with a 1,649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 BMW K 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.8% with a typical mileage of 16,003 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 YG16 BDV, 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 10 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 YG16 BDV registered?

YG16 BDV is a 2016 BMW K 1600, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is YG16 BDV safe to buy?

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