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AE56 YHR

2006 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,034 mi
Last recorded53,034 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YHR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 53,034 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,818 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 45,391 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 41,521 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 40,184 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 39,060 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,626 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 38,626 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,752 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 36,314 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,914 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,795 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,534 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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AE56 YHR is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 YHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE56 YHR registered?

AE56 YHR is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AE56 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 YHR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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