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DA56 ARL

2006 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,582 mi
Last recorded4,582 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 ARL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,582 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 4,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 3,558 miles

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

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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DA56 ARL is a 2006 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA56 ARL, 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 DA56 ARL registered?

DA56 ARL is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 24 September 2006.

Is DA56 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 ARL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA56 ARL have outstanding finance?

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