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AJ06 DVR

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 DVR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 65,606 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 46,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,143 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 42,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,232 miles

Central Rear Rivet head in rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,243 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 40,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,398 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,707 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 33,927 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 28,299 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2011 28,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,613 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 25,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,460 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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AJ06 DVR is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ06 DVR, 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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AJ06 DVR is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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