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AK56 WCN

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,157 mi
Last recorded33,157 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WCN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 33,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 33,151 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 33,099 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,618 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,080 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,919 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 31,919 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 31,499 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 31,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,401 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 27 Apr 2013 27,431 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,349 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 18,345 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,005 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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AK56 WCN is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK56 WCN, 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 AK56 WCN registered?

AK56 WCN is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is AK56 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 WCN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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