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DH56 HAY

2006 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

15,900 mi
Last recorded15,900 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH56 HAY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 15,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 14,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 13,863 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 13,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 13,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 13,467 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 13,467 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,342 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 12,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,182 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 9,182 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,589 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 5,589 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 4,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,911 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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DH56 HAY is a 2006 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DH56 HAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DH56 HAY?

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What year was DH56 HAY registered?

DH56 HAY is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is DH56 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH56 HAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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