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BX06 CYJ

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,226 mi
Last recorded25,226 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX06 CYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 21,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,054 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 18,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 18,888 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 18,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 17,236 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 17,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 14,677 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 13,498 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 12,382 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 10,801 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 7,566 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 5,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 4,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 4,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 4,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 3,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 3,173 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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BX06 CYJ is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red 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 BX06 CYJ, 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.

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What year was BX06 CYJ registered?

BX06 CYJ is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is BX06 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX06 CYJ 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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