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DF55 YHY

2006 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R120025,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 YHY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 37,928 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 37,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,844 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 34,035 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,867 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,699 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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DF55 YHY is a 2006 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF55 YHY, 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 DF55 YHY registered?

DF55 YHY is a 2006 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is DF55 YHY safe to buy?

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