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DE06 KGN

2006 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,343 mi
Last recorded52,343 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,268 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 52,268 miles

Registration plate incorrect Characters incorrect. (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,547 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,547 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,072 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,850 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,897 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 41,889 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,112 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,847 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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DE06 KGN is a 2006 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE06 KGN, 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.

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What year was DE06 KGN registered?

DE06 KGN is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is DE06 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 KGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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