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CA06 KYR

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,835 mi
Last recorded71,835 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 KYR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 71,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 65,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 56,464 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,944 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 43,667 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,506 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,619 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 29,619 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 24,361 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 17,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,651 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 15,651 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 12,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 10,825 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 7,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2009 5,581 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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CA06 KYR is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA06 KYR, 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 CA06 KYR registered?

CA06 KYR is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is CA06 KYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA06 KYR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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