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AK06 WSZ

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 WSZ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,148 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front drive shaft gaiter split

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 33,835 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front drive shaft gaiter split

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 31,502 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 30,173 miles

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

Rear tyre on the limit

Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Swingarm to gearbox gater perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,946 miles

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

front brake slighty binding

Fail 18 Apr 2012 24,942 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,682 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 20,680 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,166 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,688 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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AK06 WSZ is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK06 WSZ, 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 AK06 WSZ registered?

AK06 WSZ is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is AK06 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK06 WSZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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