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BSK 640

2006 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,711 mi
Last recorded60,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSK 640
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 60,711 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft has play at rear wheel

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Very low on n/s (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive shaft has play at the rear wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,672 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 57,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,257 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 55,438 miles

Slight play in rear drive assembly

Pass 28 May 2020 55,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 52,568 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 52,548 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 42,043 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 35,703 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

r/brk starting to bind

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,848 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 May 2010 31,830 miles

rear tyre plug repair

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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BSK 640 is a 2006 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BSK 640, 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 BSK 640 registered?

BSK 640 is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is BSK 640 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSK 640 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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