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B14 BYU

2006 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 42,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 42,014 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 40,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 40,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 38,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 36,292 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 30,533 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 27,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,855 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 21,316 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,745 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,736 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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B14 BYU is a 2006 BMW R Series in Grey 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 B14 BYU, 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 B14 BYU?

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What year was B14 BYU registered?

B14 BYU is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is B14 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 BYU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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