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A16 SGF

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,891 mi
Last recorded32,891 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SGF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 32,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 32,817 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 32,762 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket silencer fitted with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 32,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 31,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 31,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 30,463 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swigingarm offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,351 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 28,610 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,479 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,479 miles

Front Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,690 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2014 26,725 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 26,724 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 25,913 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 24,121 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,643 miles

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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A16 SGF is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 25,297 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 A16 SGF, 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 20 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 SGF registered?

A16 SGF is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A16 SGF safe to buy?

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