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BU06 BYD

2006 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,934 mi
Last recorded43,934 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,934 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,075 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 43,052 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,815 miles

go pro bracket fitted to front

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 40,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 39,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,144 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limits highly reccomed change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,279 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,659 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 34,659 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 33,374 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,930 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 30,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 8 May 2013 27,038 miles

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 BYD is a 2006 BMW K Series in White with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

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

Is BU06 BYD safe to buy?

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