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DK56 WKY

2006 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

29,844 mi
Last recorded29,844 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW R Series25,297 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WKY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 29,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 28,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 27,508 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,414 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 27,126 miles

Central Lower oil leak under engine

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 27,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower oil leak under engine

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 26,862 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,814 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,884 miles

Rear drive unit outer seal leaking (slighty).

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,606 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,981 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 17,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,715 miles

gearbox oil seals leaking!

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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DK56 WKY is a 2006 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK56 WKY, 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

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What year was DK56 WKY registered?

DK56 WKY is a 2006 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is DK56 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK56 WKY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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