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BU06 BXR

2006 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,932 mi
Last recorded47,932 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 BXR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,932 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 47,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick r/h inner brake pad under 1mm (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyre looks like it as been repaired

Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,364 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 46,358 miles

Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 45,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 43,918 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 43,918 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,668 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,668 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,335 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 41,335 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 38,473 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,707 miles

nearside fork seal damp

rear tyre valve perished

Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 27,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,039 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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BU06 BXR is a 2006 BMW K Series in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU06 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU06 BXR registered?

BU06 BXR is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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