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AX55 TXM

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,247 mi
Last recorded83,247 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 TXM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,247 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 13 Jun 2023 80,785 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 72,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,139 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 72,139 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 69,394 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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AX55 TXM is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX55 TXM, 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 AX55 TXM?

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What year was AX55 TXM registered?

AX55 TXM is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AX55 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 TXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX55 TXM have outstanding finance?

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