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CE56 RUW

2006 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,362 mi
Last recorded67,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 RUW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 67,362 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 67,346 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,478 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 54,776 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight rear brake pedal seized (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,921 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,389 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 39,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,231 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,231 miles

Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,764 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 29,323 miles

Front Lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 26,075 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,985 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 24,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,690 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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CE56 RUW is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 25,586 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE56 RUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 RUW registered?

CE56 RUW is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CE56 RUW safe to buy?

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