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BM56 SYD

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,136 mi
Last recorded40,136 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM56 SYD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 40,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 38,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 37,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is worn right to the limit and requires replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 36,244 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 36,244 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 33,697 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,945 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,578 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 23,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,253 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 11,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 7,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 6,908 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,494 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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BM56 SYD is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM56 SYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM56 SYD registered?

BM56 SYD is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BM56 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM56 SYD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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