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AF56 MLZ

2006 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

52,904 mi
Last recorded52,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 MLZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 52,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,604 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 48,965 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 43,778 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,882 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,332 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,621 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 12,638 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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AF56 MLZ is a 2006 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF56 MLZ, 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 AF56 MLZ registered?

AF56 MLZ is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is AF56 MLZ safe to buy?

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