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BP56 YKE

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,570 mi
Last recorded70,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP56 YKE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 70,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,571 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 65,153 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 64,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,853 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 55,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,714 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,740 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 45,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 33,815 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 22,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,263 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 15,990 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,336 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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BP56 YKE is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BP56 YKE, 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

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What year was BP56 YKE registered?

BP56 YKE is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is BP56 YKE safe to buy?

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