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BU56 URX

2006 Rolls Royce Phantom

Black Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,194 mi
Last recorded59,194 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom34,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 URX
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 59,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,831 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Centre arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 58,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 51,133 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 41,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,950 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 25,188 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,240 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,239 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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BU56 URX is a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom in Black with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 34,711 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 Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU56 URX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU56 URX registered?

BU56 URX is a 2006 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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