Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 BMW R Ninet?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 BMW R Ninet?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 BMW R Ninet?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 BMW R Ninet reliable?

Based on MOT data from 550 vehicles, the 2016 BMW R Ninet has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 BMW R Ninet?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW R Ninet (2016)

550 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2016 BMW R Ninet

CarHunch analysed 550 real MOT records for the 2016 BMW R Ninet. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 BMW R NINET is a reliably built bike—its 85.5% first-time pass rate sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.9% of the cohort. You can buy with confidence that mechanical integrity is unlikely to be a headache.

At nearly 6,800 miles on average, these bikes have been ridden hard but not excessively for their age, and the low failure count of 0.42 per vehicle suggests owners aren't facing major surprise repairs at MOT time. Before purchase, request the service history and check that brake and suspension maintenance is documented, since those account for the bulk of the 0.8 advisories per bike seen here.

The 2016 BMW R Ninet passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.42

Over 5.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

Middle half: 3k–9k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 550 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 550 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	539	93.5%	0.42

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,737 BMW R Ninet vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 52%

2,464

Grey 18.8%

891

White 15.2%

719

Silver 8.5%

401

Red 1.5%

Green 1.4%

Blue 1.3%

Multi-colour 0.9%

Orange 0.3%

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 BMW R Ninet vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

5,702

typical

3,120

low mileage

9,012

high mileage

Half of all 2016 BMW R Ninet vehicles fall between 3,120 and 9,012 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,120 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,120–9,012 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 BMW R Ninets sit.

⚠ Over 12,166 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 BMW R Ninet — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 BMW R Ninets are still on the road.

Strong survival — 377 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.42

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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