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AF06 LYC

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,156 mi
Last recorded40,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 LYC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 40,156 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,211 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,091 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,185 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,581 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 26,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 21,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 18,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 8,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,454 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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AF06 LYC is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF06 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF06 LYC?

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What year was AF06 LYC registered?

AF06 LYC is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is AF06 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 LYC shows 16 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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